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Fabio Cannavaro Set to Lead Uzbekistan's Historic World Cup Journey
10/2/2025
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Story summary
- Fabio Cannavaro, 2006 Ballon d'Or winner, reportedly agreed to become Uzbekistan's head coach.
- Journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed a verbal agreement; formal documents are expected soon.
- Cannavaro has been unemployed since his April 2025 dismissal from Dinamo Zagreb.
- Uzbekistan qualified for its first-ever World Cup, finishing second in their Asian qualifying group; Cannavaro aims to lift the team.
