The Chinese Football Association is searching for a foreign head coach for the country's 2008 Team. The final decision will be made early next month.

This was disclosed at a news conference Monday afternoon in Beijing.

A CFA official said the Association along with Infront Sports & Media, a Swiss Media giant, had collected information on many foreign coaches.

The final decision will be made early next month.

Meanwhile, the national beach soccer team will begin to rally in Xiamen on Tuesday. A Brazilian has been appointed the head coach.

(CRI English April 18, 2006)