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- AIFF seeks new head coach
- Encountered phony submissions from Xavi and Guardiola
- Narrowed down to three candidates from 170 applicants
Unbelievable Hoax Shakes Up AIFF’s Hunt for National Team Coach
In a bizarre twist that’s capturing attention across the soccer world, the Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has uncovered fake job applications from renowned coaches Pep Guardiola و Xavi Hernandez, highlighting the unexpected challenges in their search for a new وطني team leader. This incident comes amid الهند‘s ongoing efforts to revitalize its football scene, with the federation sifting through numerous candidates to steer the Blue Tigers toward greater success in international competitions.
Discovery of Fraudulent Applications in AIFF Coach Search
The unusual situation came to public notice through Subrata Paul, who serves as the AIFF’s national team director, in a recent chat with The Times of India. He mentioned receiving a proposal supposedly from Xavi, but a key figure in the AIFF’s technical group quickly pointed out that bringing him on board would be financially impractical.
Following this, the AIFF issued an official update on Saturday, making it clear that the celebrated Spanish tacticians had not actually applied for the role. These submissions came through electronic mail and were promptly flagged as counterfeit after a thorough check.
The federation’s announcement stated: “An email arrived at the AIFF containing supposed applications from the Spanish managers Pep Guardiola and Xavi Hernandez. Upon review, their legitimacy couldn’t be verified, and it turned out the emailed proposals were fabricated.”
Background on India’s Coaching Vacancy
The Indian squad has lacked a steady head coach since the start of July, after parting amicably with Spanish strategist Manolo Marquez. He has gone back to his prior position at FC Goa in the Indian الدوري السوبر, where he had achieved notable accomplishments.
Further details suggest that a teenager, aged 19, set up a deceptive email address like ‘xaviofficialfcb@gmail.com’ to submit the false entry, adding a layer of mischief to the recruitment saga.
Progress in AIFF’s Recruitment for National Team Job
Amid the distractions from these deceptive entries, the AIFF has advanced considerably in selecting a new coach. They gathered an impressive 170 submissions for the open position and have now reduced it to a trio of strong options: Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic.
Urgent Timeline and Upcoming Challenges
Time is of the essence for the AIFF to finalize their choice. The Indian team, known as the Blue Tigers, is set to compete against Singapore on October 9 in a qualifier for the Asian Cup. Recent updates show India’s football landscape evolving, with the Indian Super League attracting over 1.5 million fans in the 2023-24 season, underscoring the need for a capable leader to build on this momentum.
