Chinese Football Hit by New Betting Scandal

The Chinese Football Association imposed lifetime bans on 43 athletes and officials for illegal gambling and match-fixing. Former national players are also implicated in the scandal.

Chinese Association Bans 43 Individuals for Gambling Manipulation

The Chinese Football Association banned 43 athletes and officials for life due to involvement in illegal gambling and match-fixing. Alongside lifetime bans, 17 others received bans for five years.

Players Involved in Scandal

Among the banned players are former Chinese national player Jin Jingdao and South Korean Son Jun-ho, previously of Shandong Taishan, linked to match-fixing and illegal transactions.

Possible Betting Scandal in Norway

Norway is investigating match-fixing suspicions in football, focusing on matches from the 3rd league, regional leagues, and Oberliga. A game from the Oberliga Hamburg this season is also under scrutiny.

Two-Year Investigation Uncovers Scandal in China

Chinese authorities exposed a gambling scandal after a two-year investigation, checking 120 matches, 128 suspects, and 41 clubs. Investigations targeted players, officials, referees, and coaches.

Former National Team Coach Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Li Tie, a former Chinese national team player and coach, was sentenced to life imprisonment in February 2024 for match-fixing and accepting bribes. He admitted to participating in match-fixing during his time as a coach.

The extent of the scandal’s impact in China and the actions authorities will take for further investigation remain to be seen.