Applications supposedly from Pep Guardiola and Xavi Hernandez to manage India have both turned out to be hoaxes, the country's football association says.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have confirmed that two high-profile coaching applications, allegedly sent by former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez and current Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola,

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) clarified that an application purportedly from Xavi Hernandez for the India coach position was fake, despite earlier claims. While the AIFF has shortlisted three candidates,