AIFF Rejected Xavi! India Said No to a Legend Over Salary
Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez applied to coach the Indian football team, but AIFF rejected him due to high salary demands. What does this say about India’s footballing ambition?
A Tale of Two Paths…
While India’s men’s football team hit a 9-year FIFA low at 133rd, the women’s squad made history by qualifying directly for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 — their first in 22 years.