20, soccer legend Cannavaro will step into the Hong Kong Stadium, China, to participate in an event led by the retired stars of Real Madrid and Barcelona, which is not only a tribute to his career, but also his identity as a Real Madrid celebrity again.
During a press conference, Xinhua's camera captured Cannavaro. He candidly shared, "I have a great relationship with the (Chinese) players, who have been an endless source of inspiration for me. Their company made me not only a better coach, but also a better person. To this day, I still maintain strong ties with many of the players."
Facing a reporter's question, Cannavaro responded, "Of course, I still maintain a strong interest in Chinese soccer."
Mentioning his deep impression of the Chinese men's soccer team, Cannavaro mentioned Wei Shihao, who was the coach of Guangzhou Evergrande (now renamed Guangzhou). He commented, "Wei (Shihao) is a player who gets better and better under pressure, he needs to score more goals to prove himself, but his concentration sometimes distracts him. Despite this, I think he is still one of the best in Chinese soccer."
Cannavaro believes that he has come to China to coach at the right time. He is saddened by the ups and downs of Chinese soccer over the past few years, but is relieved that it is back on track and is confident that it has a bright future. "Because I know that the passion of the fans has never waned." He said with confidence.
