Lippi: World Cup without Italy and Netherlands is not complete

Marcello Lippi believes a World Cup without nations such as Italy and Netherlands is "not complete", with the veteran coach backing a FIFA proposal to expand the tournament to 48 teams.

Lippi, who led the Azzurri to glory at the 2006 tournament, is in charge of China, who missed out on qualification for Russia 2018.

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