Li Tie appointed head coach of China's national football team

File photo taken on Oct. 30, 1999 shows player Li Tie (L) of China competes with player of South Korea during a qualification match of 2000 Olympic Games in Shanghai, east China. The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has appointed 42-year-old Li Tie as the head coach of the country's national team on a permanent basis. (Xinhua/Qi Heng)