China Football Bans 43 for Life Over Gambling and Match-Fixing

A comprehensive investigation exposes widespread corruption, involving former internationals and key players in Chinese football.

The Chinese Football Association has banned 43 individuals for life from football-related activities due to gambling and match-fixing.
Key figures in the scandal include former Chinese internationals Jin Jingdao, Guo Tianyu, Gu Chao, and South Korean player Son Jun-ho.
A two-year investigation revealed 128 criminal suspects and implicated 120 matches and 41 football clubs.
44 individuals face criminal penalties, with 17 others receiving five-year bans.
The crackdown is part of a broader effort to combat corruption in Chinese sports, with several high-ranking officials already jailed for bribery.