Chinese Super Leaguemedium
Which Italian World Cup-winning manager led Guangzhou Evergrande to their first AFC Champions League title in 2013?
CORRECT ANSWER
Marcello Lippi
Marcello Lippi, who had won the 2006 World Cup with Italy, managed Guangzhou Evergrande to their first AFC Champions League title in 2013.
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BCarlo Ancelotti
CLuiz Felipe Scolari
DFabio Capello
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