Xavi Rejected by Indian Football

Xavi Rejected as India’s Coach Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Jul 25, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Xavi Wanted to Coach India Barcelona icon Xavi applied for the role of Indian football team’s head coach—a surprising move for Indian football fans. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

AIFF Rejected Xavi`s Application The All India Football Federation (AIFF) turned down his proposal despite his legendary status in global football. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Reason: High Financial Cost Reports suggest Xavi’s coaching fees were too expensive for AIFF to accommodate within their current budget. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

From Camp Nou to India? Denied The chance to bring elite European football insight to India was lost due to financial concerns. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

AIFF Facing Budget Constraints AIFF`s decision reflects broader financial limitations within Indian football’s administrative and coaching framework. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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