73 banned for lifetime, top clubs fined: China's massive crackdown on match-fixing

The Chinese Football Association has issued lifetime bans to 73 individuals, including former national coach Li Tie, and fined 13 clubs for match-fixing and corruption. These severe penalties are part of a broader anti-graft campaign. Several clubs will face point deductions and financial penalties ahead of the upcoming seasons.

73 banned for lifetime, top clubs fined: China's massive crackdown on match-fixing
The Chinese Football Association has issued lifetime bans to 73 individuals, including former national coach Li Tie, and fined 13 clubs for match-fixing and corruption. These severe penalties are part of a broader anti-graft campaign. Several clubs will face point deductions and financial penalties ahead of the upcoming seasons.