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

File photo taken on Aug. 26, 1993 shows player Li Tie of Liaoning. Li Tie was selected into Jianlibao football team which was organised by Chinese Football Association in 1992. 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/Huang Jingda)