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Cannavaro Expects To Stay At Guangzhou After Miracle Title

December 3, 2019 5:10 pm

Fabio Cannavaro said taking Guangzhou Evergrande to the Chinese Super League title was “a miracle” and gave the strongest indication yet that he expects to keep his job.

The 46-year-old Italian World Cup winner was temporarily moved aside as coach in October but returned to lead China’s most successful club to the championship on Sunday.

It was the former Juventus and Real Madrid defender’s first major honour as a coach and a personal triumph after a turbulent few weeks during which he appeared to be on the brink of the sack.

“I know that many names have been mentioned …

‘Weak’ Cannavaro Guides Guangzhou To Chinese League Title

December 1, 2019 3:09 pm

Fabio Cannavaro took Guangzhou Evergrande to their eighth Chinese Super League (CSL) title on Sunday, a month after the Italian coach was publicly lambasted by the club for his “weak ability to rectify mistakes”.

With the championship going down to the final day of the season, Beijing Guoan needed to defeat Shandong Luneng at home and hope that Cannavaro’s side lost to visiting Shanghai Shenhua.

Guoan triumphed 3-2 thanks to a 91st-minute goal but Evergrande were comfortable 3-0 winners over struggling Shenhua.

It is the first major honour of his coaching career and a personal triumph for Cannavaro, 46, who …

Cannavaro Boost As Guangzhou Win Feisty China Title Clash

November 23, 2019 3:41 pm

Fabio Cannavaro revived his chances of holding onto his job at Guangzhou Evergrande as his side went two points clear at the top of the Chinese Super League on Saturday with two games left.

Brazilian Anderson Talisca scored a goal in each half in an ill-tempered 2-0 home win over title rivals and reigning champions Shanghai SIPG.

Evergrande are top of the CSL on 66 points with Beijing Guoan second on 64 and SIPG on 62. All three have played 28 games.

The 46-year-old Cannavaro is under fierce pressure to deliver the domestic title after he was temporarily moved aside

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