The All India Football Federation stated that an application from Xavi Hernandez for the head coaching position was a hoax. Speculation arose from a report indicating his name on the application list. However, the AIFF confirmed the submissions were not genuine. Following the departure of Manolo Marquez, the federation is seeking a replacement amid the team's poor performance in World Cup qualifying. After reviewing 170 applications, the AIFF has shortlisted three candidates: Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic, for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
The All India Football Federation confirmed that an application attributed to former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez for the India head coaching role was a hoax.
The AIFF emphasized that it reviewed 170 applications, narrowing the field down to 10 candidates, and is now considering three for the head coaching position.
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