Football - Slovakia v Italy - FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group F - Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - 24/6/10 Italy coach Marcello Lippi Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jason Cairnduff
(Reuters) - Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has heaped praise on China counterpart Marcello Lippi ahead of their vital World Cup qualifier next week, the Portuguese saying the man who led Italy to the global title in 2006 is good for Asian football.
Lippi took over as China coach to revive their flagging fortunes last October and after drawing his first game in charge, the 68-year-old Italian led his side to a 1-0 home win over South Korea on Thursday to keep the side's hopes alive.
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