Li Tie, the former head coach of China’s national men’s football team, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on bribery charges.
Li, who led the national team from 2020 to 2021, was found guilty by a Chinese court of accepting illicit payments during his tenure as coach and in previous positions. The court revealed that he accepted bribes amounting to millions of yuan over several years.
Before stepping into coaching, Li Tie was a celebrated football player. He played for Everton in the English Premier League and was part of China’s squad during their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 2002.
The sentencing highlights ongoing efforts to promote integrity in sports. Authorities emphasized the importance of ethical conduct and fair play in football, hoping to set a positive example for aspiring athletes.
Li Tie’s conviction serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of unethical behavior in the sports world.
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Former China national football coach Li Tie sentenced to 20 years
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