Fabio Cannavaro, a former Italy World Cup-winning captain, has been appointed as head coach of Uzbekistan, the country's football association confirmed on Monday. Cannavaro, a 2006 Ballon d’Or recipient, previously managed China’s national team for two matches in 2019 before stepping down.
The Uzbekistan Football Association stated that Cannavaro will lead the team as it prepares for its first World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Reports suggest Timur Kapadze, who oversaw Uzbekistan’s final qualifying matches, will stay on as a staff member.
Cannavaro enjoyed a distinguished playing career with clubs such as Parma, Juventus, and Real Madrid. As a coach, he has managed teams in China, Saudi Arabia, Croatia, and Italy, most notably winning the Chinese Super League with Guangzhou Evergrande in 2019.
The Uzbekistan Football Association stated that Cannavaro will lead the team as it prepares for its first World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Reports suggest Timur Kapadze, who oversaw Uzbekistan’s final qualifying matches, will stay on as a staff member.
Cannavaro enjoyed a distinguished playing career with clubs such as Parma, Juventus, and Real Madrid. As a coach, he has managed teams in China, Saudi Arabia, Croatia, and Italy, most notably winning the Chinese Super League with Guangzhou Evergrande in 2019.
