Former CFA Chairman Sentenced to Life in Major Corruption Crackdown

Chen Xuyuan, ex-chairman of the Chinese Football Association, receives life sentence amid sweeping probe into sports corruption.

Senior Chinese sports officials, including the former chairman of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), have been jailed for corruption.
The former CFA chairman, Chen Xuyuan, received a life sentence for accepting bribes worth over $11 million.
The crackdown is part of a broader investigation into sports corruption in China, which has ensnared dozens, including coaches, players, and referees.
The sentences were announced following a months-long investigation, highlighting the government's efforts to combat corruption in sports.
The corruption scandal has caused significant damage to the reputation and development of Chinese football.