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Former president of China FA sentenced to life in prison over $11 million bribery scandal after anti-corruption crackdown

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Chen Xuyuan pleaded guilty to accepting bribes worth 81 million yuan ($11m/£9m), the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/business-68662441" target="_blank">BBC</a> reports. His conviction comes amid a crackdown on corruption from the nation's president Xi Jinping, with more than 12 coaches under investigation.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Former president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), Chen Xuyuan, has been sentenced to life in prison for bribery. He's pleaded guilty to taking bribes worth a total of 81 million yuan (£8.9m).<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBCFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBCFootball</a>— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCSport/status/1772537724630908940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

Chen's illegal activity is said to have taken place between 2010 and 2023 and prosecutors say he accepted money and valuables in exchange for help to obtain contracts and arrange sporting events. He is said to have brought "tremendous damage" to Chinese football.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

China has cracked down on corruption in sport, the military and the banking industry. According to media in the Asian country, three more football officials were sentenced to between eight and 14 years in prison for corruption.

DID YOU KNOW?

President Xi hopes to revolutionise football in China and has spoken of his desire to see the nation qualify for the World Cup, host the tournament and eventually win the trophy for the first time in its history.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHINA?

Former president of China FA sentenced to life in prison over $11 million bribery scandal after anti-corruption crackdown | Goal.com

The former president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), Chen Xuyuan, has reportedly been sentenced to life in prison for bribery.