Familiar face returns as Milutinovic checks in

Can Bora Milutinovic still conjure up some magic?

The veteran Serbian bench boss, who earned the nickname "Magic Coach" after leading China to its only World Cup appearance in 2002, has been hired by the Chinese Football Association as a consultant for youth training.

"He brought a happy soccer philosophy to Chinese players during his past tenure and played a key role in adjusting their form mentally and physically," a fan named Qingfeng said on weibo on Friday.