Li Yuyi, former vice president of the Chinese Football Association, was sentenced to 11 years for accepting bribes worth over $1.69 million between 2004 and 2021.
In his final statement, Li pleaded guilty and expressed remorse for abusing his position, underscoring the deep-rooted corruption issues in Chinese football.
These cases reflect a broader anti-corruption campaign that has ensnared numerous high-level officials, coinciding with increasing public scrutiny of China's football performance.
Football in China has been plagued by corruption, with many fans attributing the national team's poor performance to the corruptions in the domestic football system.
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