Uzbekistan FA in Talks with Italian Expert Fabio Cannavaro

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) is actively working to strengthen the national team ahead of its historic participation in the FIFA World Cup, the UFA reported.

For the first time in the country’s history, the national team has qualified for the global tournament, marking an important milestone for the development of football in Uzbekistan.

The UFA has begun systematic work across all areas, including efforts to bring international experts with World Cup experience into the national team.

As part of the preparations, the UFA is negotiating with one of the most prominent international specialists — Fabio Cannavaro, 2006 World Cup winner and former world footballer of the year.

The Italian coach is being considered as a key candidate to strengthen the national team’s coaching staff and prepare players for competition at the highest level.

Official updates on the negotiations and any decisions will be published on the UFA’s official channels. The association urges media representatives to refrain from spreading unverified information circulating on social media.