Lippi returns, but can he lead Team China to victory?

Italian soccer wizard Marcello Lippi has returned as head coach of China's national soccer team. But will the magic come with him? Will he bring what's needed to take Team China into the 2022 World Cup? The challenge is daunting.

The Chinese Football Association's announcement on Friday provided no details of Lippi's contract. But according to Beijing Youth Daily, his new deal will be similar to his first contract, when he was reportedly paid an annual salary of 20 million euros ($22 million). It said he will start in June.

The first time Lippi took over, the national team showed "a very positive attitude and great perseverance" in competitions, the association said on Friday. "We are confident that Team China will again try its best to chase their World Cup dream," it said.