Sampaoli's China link

Ex-Argentina boss reportedly in talks to take over national team

The future of China's national team would appear to lie in the hands of Argentine Jorge Sampaoli, if reports in Chilean media can be believed.

Santiago-based tabloid La Cuarta on the weekend claimed Sampaoli, who left his role as Argentina coach following a disappointing World Cup campaign in July, is "one step away" from succeeding Italian Marcello Lippi as Team China's head coach.