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The All India Football Federation has shortlisted three candidates based on experience with Indian players and familiarity with Asian football.
The AIFF is considering Xavi as part of a long-term plan, despite earlier reports of financial concerns, and is ready to negotiate terms.
The All India Football Federation turned down a chance to sign Spanish legend Xavi as head coach of Men’s football team.
Flick, who has not managed a club since being sacked by Germany in September, 2023, will be tasked with reviving Barcelona's fortunes after the Catalan side failed to win any trophies this season under Xavi Hernandez.
The decision ended months of arguments between Barca and Xavi who made 767 appearances as a midfielder for the Spanish giants and helped them win 25 major trophies.
The 32-year-old has a contract until June 2025 with an option for a further year, while the Spanish champions also said they had included a buyout clause of 400 million euros ($435.72 million).
Gundogan will leave City after captaining the English club to the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League last season, ending a successful seven-year stint in England where he won 14 trophies, including five league titles.
Barcelona were dominant in every aspect of the game and took advantage of three mistakes by Real Madrid to score.
Barcelona dominated the match with almost 70 per cent of possession and 18 goal attempts to two for Rayo.
Lewandowski, who had 12 months remaining on his Bayern contract, moved to Barcelona in a deal worth 45 million euros and has joined the team on their US pre-season tour.
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