China bans 73 and punishes football clubs in corruption scandal.

China’s football association has issued lifetime bans to 73 individuals, including former national team coach Li Tie, for match-fixing and corruption. Under President Xi Jinping, an anticorruption crackdown has exposed the rotten state of Chinese football, resulting in bans for officials and players. Top clubs in the Chinese Super League will face point deductions and fines, with some starting the season with negative points. The CFA aims to maintain fair competition and industry discipline, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards violations.

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