Archive · 26 Jul 2025
AIFF: Xavi, Guardiola Applications Not Genuine; Three Coaches Shortlisted
The AIFF, the main football organization in India, said applications from Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola for the Indian football team's head coach were fake.
They've narrowed the choices to three coaches.
These coaches are Constantine, Tarkovic, and Jamil.
The AIFF wants a coach who knows about Indian and Asian football.
The goal is to choose someone quickly because the team needs a new coach soon.
AIFF confirmed applications from Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola were not genuine.
Three candidates remain shortlisted for the Indian football team's head coach.
The shortlisted candidates include Constantine, Tarkovic, and Jamil.
AIFF prioritized understanding of Indian and Asian football in its selection.
The AIFF aims to finalize the selection process quickly.
- Who
- The All India Football Federation (AIFF).
- What
- AIFF confirmed the applications from Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola were not genuine and announced shortlisted candidates for the Indian football team's head coach position.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the provided article.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To fill the vacant head coach position and address immediate needs of the national team.
- Shortlisted Candidates
- Constantine, Tarkovic, Jamil
- Fake Applications
- Xavi Hernandez, Pep Guardiola
- Priorities
- Understanding of Indian and Asian football
- Selection Committee
- IM Vijayan-headed Technical Committee
- Former Coach
- Manolo Marquez
