China Hands Lifetime Bans to Football Officials Amid Corruption Crackdown
Former national team coach Li Tie was also among those banned, highlighting the sweeping nature of the disciplinary measures. Chen, who was convicted of bribery in 2024, is serving a life sentence.
In addition to individual sanctions, 13 football clubs—including Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Shanghai Shenhua, Shanghai Port, and Beijing Guoan—will face points deductions and financial penalties in the 2026 season. Shanghai Shenhua and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger were each fined 1 million yuan (approximately $143,788).
Officials described the bans as part of China’s intensified efforts to root out corruption in the football sector. This follows a previous crackdown in September 2024, when 43 individuals were banned for life over gambling and match-fixing activities.
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