Chen Xuyuan sentenced to life in prison for corruption
Chen Xuyuan, former head of the Chinese Football Association, has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes, marking the conclusion of a significant anti-corruption investigation in sports. Chen was found guilty of using his positions to help others secure projects, investment operations, and sporting events in exchange for money and valuables totaling over $11 million. This corruption has caused “enormous damage” to Chinese football, according to the court’s ruling.
The case is part of a broader crackdown on corruption among high-ranking football officials in China, a problem that has been blamed for the poor performance of the national team. Confessions of corruption have become common on national television since President Xi Jinping launched an anti-corruption campaign that also targeted football. With the aim of hosting and winning the World Cup, this campaign has cast a shadow on those ambitions.
- Chen Xuyuan sentenced to life in prison
- Other officials convicted of corruption
- Cases of corruption in Chinese football
Other officials accused of corruption include Chen Yongliang, Liu Leijer, Yuan Hongchen, and Dong Zheng, all of whom received lengthy prison sentences. Previous cases of corruption in Chinese football, such as those involving former CFA presidents Xie Yalong and Nan Yong, have also resulted in significant prison terms. Additionally, the case of South Korean footballer Son Heung-min, detained in China on suspicion of accepting bribes, has attracted attention. The player has since been released and returned home. The outcomes of other major corruption cases in Chinese football have not yet been announced, leaving the integrity and future of the sport in question.
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