An exasperated Marcello Lippi reacts during the group A match between China and Syria. Photo: Xinhua
China at crossroads again as Marcello Lippi quits suddenly following shock World Cup loss to Syria
- Italian World Cup winner leaves his post at the CFA for the second time
- Lippi was one of the highest paid managers in the world
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Chinese Football Association (CFA)
An exasperated Marcello Lippi reacts during the group A match between China and Syria. Photo: Xinhua
China international Elkeson in action for Guangzhou Evergrande against Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds during their AFC Champions League semi-final second leg in Guangzhou. Photo: EPA
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Chinese Super League naturalised footballer limit would not help Marcello Lippi’s task of Qatar 2022 World Cup qualification
- Potential limit on players such as Elkeson and Nico Yennaris has been reported in local media
- Nine naturalised so far with reports that up to 50 are allowed by ‘relevant authorities’
China international Elkeson in action for Guangzhou Evergrande against Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds during their AFC Champions League semi-final second leg in Guangzhou. Photo: EPA