Football Clubs start 10 behind that of the rest. The Tianjin Tigers received the same penalty.
The setback could have a major impact on the season for a team who was so close to claiming the championship last year.
Relegations, Financial Penalties
The investigation didn’t stop with point deductions. The punishments have not stopped at point deductions.
The 13 clubs also received fines between 21,000 and 1 million Yuan. The size of the fines depended, according to officials, on the severity and damage caused by the offenses.
The Football Associations Take A Firm Stand
The CFA stated in its statement that it would continue to adhere to a no-tolerance approach toward corruption. The officials made it very clear that neither a club nor an individual are above the law.
Lifetime bans handed out
The crackdown on football has ended many careers. In Sept 2024 43 officials and players were given lifetime bans after their involvement in manipulating matches and fixing results.
Li Tie is sentenced to prison
Li Tie has admitted that he fixed matches during his career and took bribes. Also, he admitted to taking bribes and fixing matches during his career.The football authorities then banned him permanently.
Chinese Football: A wake-up call
The investigation is a crucial moment in the history of football. The officials hope that the harsh punishments they have imposed will deter future misconduct and restore trust in fans.
