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Indian soccer: Xavi, Kewell, Fowler – who all applied for India coach job and who are the contenders? | Football News
Indian soccer: Xavi, Kewell, Fowler – who all applied for India coach job and who are the contenders? | Football News
The All India Football Federation could not have discovered its subsequent head coach but, however the hiring course of has already delivered an sudden twist in Xavi Hernandez. The iconic Spanish midfielder and former Barcelona supervisor, was amongst the 170 candidates for the job.The software, despatched from Xavi’s private e-mail and highlighted in inexperienced in the official shortlist, took officers unexpectedly. “Yes, Xavi’s name was there. The application was emailed to the AIFF,” nationwide group director Subrata Paul informed TOI earlier. However, the technical committee didn’t pursue his candidacy additional as a consequence of the vital monetary implications.
Who all applied for the function of India head coach?
Beyond Xavi, the federation acquired curiosity from a mixture of coaches with some nicely-recognized in Indian circles and others with international pedigree. The checklist included former India coach Stephen Constantine, Slovakia’s Stefan Tarkovic, Liverpool legend Harry Kewell, ex-Blackburn boss Steve Kean, and acquainted ISL faces resembling Kibu Vicuna, Eelco Schattorie, and Khalid Jamil. Of these, Constantine, Tarkovic, and Jamil have been shortlisted, with Jamil being the lone Indian contender.
What are Xavi’s achievements as a participant and coach?
Raphinha of Barcelona is consoled by Xavi, the then Head Coach of FC Barcelona, after the group’s defeat in the UEFA Champions League quarter-ultimate second leg vs Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Xavi’s CV speaks for itself. A product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, he revamped 700 appearances for the membership, successful eight La Liga titles, 4 Champions League crowns, and enjoying a key function in Spain’s World Cup win in 2010 and Euro triumphs in 2008 and 2012. As a coach, he gained league titles with each Al Sadd in Qatar and Barcelona, together with the 2022–23 La Liga and 2023 Spanish Super Cup earlier than stepping down in 2024.While the AIFF couldn’t afford him, Xavi’s software is seen as an indication of the rising worldwide attraction of Indian soccer. The ultimate resolution now rests with the AIFF government committee, which is able to select from the shortlisted trio of Constantine, Tarkovic, and Jamil.
