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FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2016, file photo, then China's head coach Marcello Lippi gestures during the Group A World Cup 2018 Asian qualifier soccer match against Qatar, in Kunming in southwestern China's Yunnan province. Lippi is set to return for a second stint in charge of China's national team as the country targets a place at the 2022 World Cup, the Chinese Football Association announced Friday, May 24, 2019. (Color China Photo via AP, File)

Marcello Lippi returns for second stint as China head coach

By JOHN DUERDEN - Associated Press

China FA silent on prospects of Lippi replacing Cannavaro

By JOHN DUERDEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 file photo, China's Guangzhou Evergrande players throw their coach Marcello Lippi into the air after winning the final match against South Korea's FC Seoul in the 2013 Asian Champions League final at Tianhe stadium in Guangzhou in south China's Guangdong province. Ever since the Chinese Football Association announced last month it had coaxed Italian veteran Marcello Lippi, out of retirement, the nation’s long-suffering fans have responded with more than a hint of skepticism. Given the team’s record of failure under multiple foreign and Chinese coaches, the problems are more often attributed to the lack of a strong youth program, long-term planning and a failure to find the raw material to forge a winning team. (AP Photo, File)

Despite fanfare, Chinese fans doubt Lippi will work miracles

By GERRY SHIH - Associated Press

In this photo taken Oct. 27, 2012, then Guangzhou Evergrande coach Marcello Lippi walks by a sign of the club's badge after winning the championship of China's top soccer league in Guangzhou in south China's Guangdong province. Lippi was hired Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 to take over the Chinese national football team in the latest sign of China's commitment to becoming a serious force in world soccer. (Chinatopix Via AP)

Lippi urges China to unite for ‘improbable’ World Cup run

By GERRY SHIH - Associated Press

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon participates in a team training session at Coverciano training grounds, in Florence, Monday, May 26, 2014. In Brazil, Italy is in Group D with England, Uruguay and Costa Rica. (AP Photo/Fabrizio Giovannozzi)

5 Italy players to watch at the World Cup

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli arrives for a team training session at Coverciano training grounds, in Florence, Monday, May 26, 2014. In Brazil, Italy is in Group D with England, Uruguay and Costa Rica. (AP Photo/Fabrizio Giovannozzi)

Prandelli puts emphasis on moral values

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

World Cup-winning coach Lippi visits Italy camp

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Melbourne upsets Guangzhou; Al Ain advances in ACL

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FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2013, file photo, Italy's Mario Balotelli lies on the pitch during a 2014 FIFA World Cup, Group B, qualification match between Italy and Armenia in Naples, Italy. Italy's intentions will likely depend on the wavering ways of talented forward Mario Balotelli, whose mood swings often get him into trouble both on and off the field. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)

5 Italy players to watch at the World Cup

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

Marcelo Lippi joins Guangzhou Evergrande as coach

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