Ex-World Footballer of the Year Cannavaro in Singapore next week

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He is one of 19 men who have held the World Cup aloft. Voted player of the tournament in 2006, Fabio Cannavaro led Italy to their fourth world crown in Germany.

Now a technical consultant and global brand ambassador for Dubai's Al Ahli FC, Cannavaro has accepted the invitation of Dentsu Sports Asia and will be in Singapore next week for a series of promotional activities for his club.

Regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation, the 37-year-old retired from football last month after doctors told him he would not recover from a knee injury.

Earlier this month, the former World Footballer of the Year took part in the testimonial match for Manchester United's Paul Scholes, and next week he will lead Al Ahli on their five-match tour of Australia.

Cannavaro will be in Singapore from August 24 to 28 and will hold a series of football clinics, including one with the Courts Young Lions.

He will also attend corporate social responsibility events, which will include a day at Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa with underprivileged kids.

StarHub have also organised a meet-the-fans session with the Italian.