14:18 Jan 29 2026

Some 73 people, including Chen Xuyuan, former president of the Chinese Football Association, and ex-national team coach Li Tie, have been handed lifetime bans from all soccer-related activities, officials said today. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Shanghai Shenhua, and 11 other clubs will also face point deductions and fines for the new season.

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