Did Xavi Really Apply to Coach India?

Football fans were stunned by news that Xavi Hernández had applied to coach Team India. But was it real—or a total hoax?

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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) claimed Barcelona legend Xavi applied for the head coach job. They said he was rejected due to a high salary demand.

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Social media exploded with excitement. India’s football dream with Xavi as coach sounded magical—but something felt off.

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No statement came from Xavi himself. Spanish outlets denied he ever applied. Fabrizio Romano also dismissed the news.

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A viral clip showed a 19-year-old claiming he sent the fake email to AIFF pretending to be Xavi. The clip added fuel to the chaos.

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Reports suggest the federation may have been duped. If true, it raises serious questions about AIFF’s vetting process.

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Outlets like Marca and AS reported no connection between Xavi and the job. They dismissed the entire saga as fiction.

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No. Xavi never applied to coach India. It was either a miscommunication—or a prank that fooled the nation.

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