Li Tie thanks Lippi as China keep World Cup hopes alive


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Kelvin Brown June 16, 2021 No Comments Advertisements China’s Wu Lei celebrates after scoring against Syria in the 3-1 World Cup qualifying win in Sharjah on Tuesday China coach Li Tie paid tribute to predecessor Marcello Lippi after rescuing the country’s hopes of reaching the World Cup for only the second time. China on Tuesday won their fourth match in a row under former Everton midfielder Li to enter the decisive third phase of qualifying for Qatar 2022. The 44-year-old Li took over from Lippi after the Italian World Cup-winner abruptly quit following a 2-1 defeat to Syria in November...