Nine Chinese football clubs penalised for match-fixing
Several teams in the Chinese Super League have been hit with point deductions and fines for their involvement in match-fixing, gambling, and corruption. Shanghai Shenhua and Tianjin Tigers received the largest penalties, while other clubs have already been relegated. The Chinese Football Association (CFA) stated these actions are part of a broader crackdown to maintain fair play in the league. In September 2024, dozens of officials and players, including Li Tie, were handed lifetime bans for similar offenses.
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- Nine Chinese Super League clubs will start the new season with points deducted due to match-fixing, gambling, and corruption.
- Shanghai Shenhua and Tianjin Tigers each received a 10-point deduction, the harshest punishment among the clubs.
- Four other sanctioned clubs have already been relegated to China League One.
- Thirteen clubs in total were fined between £21,000 and £104,000 (200,000 to 1 million yuan).
- In September 2024, 43 officials and players, including Li Tie, received lifetime bans as part of the ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
