File photo shows Marcello Lippi, head coach of China, looks on during the group C match between China and Kyrgyz Republic of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 in Al Ain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jan. 7, 2019. The Chinese Football Assosiation announced on Friday to appoint Marcello Lippi as the head coach of Chinese national men's football team on Friday. (Xinhua/Cao Can)