Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The presence of FIFA World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro is set to add even more glamour when the Asian Football Confederation’s 60th Anniversary celebrations and Annual Awards get underway in Manila on November 30.
The Italian, who captained Italy to their FIFA World Cup triumph in 2006, will be in the Philippines capital to witness the AFC celebrate six decades of growth and prosperity and reward Asia’s finest footballing talent on what already promises to be a spectacular occasion.
During a glittering career, Cannavaro, widely reputed to be one of Italy’s finest ever defenders, won the FIFA World Player of the Year award for his 2006 heroics, as well as a host of domestic titles whilst playing for Parma and Real Madrid.
Cannavaro is no stranger to Asia, having starred in the United Arab Emirates for Al Ahli and he was recently appointed coach of 2013 AFC Champions League winners Guangzhou Evergrande where he will work alongside Marcello Lippi.
The presence of the highly decorated 41-year-old in Manila is further testament to the significance of the AFC’s end of year spectacular, an event which will see – amongst others – Asia’s best male and female footballers crowned.
Photo: AFP