Harsh lesson as Evergrande sends Cannavaro 'to study'

League in shock as 'corporate training' assignment seems to signal end of head coach's reign

The Chinese Super League's three-way title tussle hardly needed more drama, but faltering Guangzhou Evergrande supplied that in spades on Sunday, adding even more intrigue to the season's finale.

Sitting atop the standings, a point ahead of Shanghai SIPG with three matches to play, and two ahead of third-place Beijing Guo'an, Evergrande sensationally relieved Fabio Cannavaro of his head coach duties following Sunday's 2-2 draw at home to Henan Jianye.