Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Xavi Hernandez Applies to Coach Indian Football Team, But Costs Too High
The Indian football team was looking for a new coach.
They got a surprise application from Xavi Hernandez, a famous player who used to play with Messi.
Xavi wanted to be the coach, but it would cost too much money.
Many other coaches applied too.
The AIFF is now looking at other coaches like Khalid Jamil.
The team's performance has been bad lately, and their world ranking has dropped to a low position.
Xavi is a very successful player and coach, having won many championships.
He's managed and played for top clubs like Barcelona.
Xavi Hernandez applied for the head coach position of the Indian senior men's football team.
The AIFF was surprised by Xavi's application but couldn't process it due to financial constraints.
Xavi previously coached FC Barcelona from 2021 to 2024 and managed Al Sadd from 2019-2021.
The AIFF received 170 applications, including from Robbie Fowler and Harry Kewell, with July 13 as the deadline.
Khalid Jamil is the frontrunner to replace Manolo Marquez, whose departure followed poor team performance.
- Who
- Xavi Hernandez and the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF).
- What
- Xavi Hernandez applied for the head coach position of India's senior men's football team.
- When
- The application deadline was July 13.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Xavi Hernandez was interested in the job, but financial constraints prevented his consideration.
Xavi's perspective (Implied)
AIFF's perspective (Implied)
Interest in the role
Xavi's perspective (Implied)
Xavi was interested and applied for the job, suggesting he wanted to coach the team.
AIFF's perspective (Implied)
N/A
- Applicant
- Xavi Hernandez
- Job Applied For
- Indian senior men's football team head coach
- AIFF Response
- Surprised but unable to process application
- Previous Coaching
- FC Barcelona (2021-2024), Al Sadd (2019-2021)
- Other Applicants
- Robbie Fowler, Harry Kewell
- Current Frontrunner
- Khalid Jamil