Cannavaro became the new manager of Serie A club Udinese.

Cannavaro took on his first managerial job in his native Italy, becoming the new head coach of Serie B club Benevento.

Cannavaro was appointed manager of the China national team.

Guangzhou Evergrande appointed Cannavaro as manager for the second time.

Tianjin Quanjian announced Cannavaro became the new manager of the club.

Cannavaro was named new head coach of Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.

Cannavaro was named as the new head coach of Chinese Super League title-holder Guangzhou Evergrande.

Cannavaro was appointed a global brand ambassador and technical consultant of Al-Ahli Club of Dubai.

Cannavaro retired from international football following Italy's failure to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2010 World Cup.

It was announced Cannavaro would move to UAE League side Al-Ahli on a free transfer.

It was confirmed Cannavaro would return to Juventus for the 2009–10 season.

Cannavaro lifted the World Cup trophy as Italy's captain.

Cannavaro scored his first international goal in a 4–0 win against Tunisia.

Cannavaro made his debut with the Italy national team in a friendly match against Northern Ireland.

Cannavaro married Daniela Arenoso.

Cannavaro scored his first career goal at the San Siro against Milan.

Cannavaro made his Serie A debut in a 4–3 defeat to Juventus.

Fabio Cannavaro was born in Naples, Italy.