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Former Football Star Sentenced for Bribery

Li Tie, a former Premier League player and national team coach, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for accepting bribes totaling 110 million yuan. This case is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign in Chinese football initiated by President Xi Jinping.

China's Football Faces Corruption Crisis

China's football is undergoing a significant crisis as former national team coach Li Tie was sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery. This follows a broader anti-corruption crackdown that has implicated numerous officials and players, revealing deep-rooted issues within the sport. The government aims to revitalize football amid these challenges.