On April 12 in the springtime, a special day was ushered in for China's soccer community. On this day, a generation of soccer giants, former national football and Guangzhou team manager Lippi celebrated his 73rd birthday. At this memorable moment, his former senior apprentice and current Guangzhou team boss Cannavaro expressed his blessing to his mentor through microblogging with sincere words.
Between Cannavaro and Lippi, there is not only a deep friendship between teacher and student, but also a good story of soccer career. In the glorious moment of the 06 World Cup, Lippi was in charge of the flag of the Italian team, leading the team to win the championship, while Cannavaro as the captain, leading the team through thick and thin. Since then, Cannavaro in the road of soccer further and further, and all this can not be separated from Lippi's discerning eyes and highly recommended. Under Lippi's recommendation, Cannavaro finally stepped into the post of Guangzhou team manager and started his coaching career.
Although Lippi has stepped down from his position as head coach of the Chinese men's soccer team and is now idle at home, his soccer wisdom and love for soccer continue to influence generations of soccer players. Cannavaro, on the other hand, is now leading the Guangzhou team to go all out to prepare for the new season of the Chinese Super League, striving to provide more excitement for the fans on the field.
