In a sweeping crackdown, the Chinese Football Association has imposed life bans on 43 individuals involved in bribery and match-fixing, highlighting ongoing corruption in the sport.
The investigation revealed a disturbing scale of corruption, implicating 120 matches, 128 suspects, and 41 clubs, signaling a deep-seated issue affecting the integrity of Chinese football.
Despite aspirations for football supremacy articulated by President Xi Jinping, the reality of China's performance on the field remains grim, with a recent 7-0 defeat against Japan.
The life bans underscore an urgent need for sports reform in China, as the association attempts to rebuild trust and integrity in a league marred by corruption.
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