Former leader of CFA Chen Xuyuan has been sentenced to life in prison for bribery, according to the country’s state media. In football, more than twelve mentors and players have been studied. President Xi Jinping’s anti-defilement crusade has included sports, finance, and the military. In January, he admitted to collecting hush money totalling 81 million yuan.
Chen Xuyuan sentenced to life in prison for bribery
Prosecutors stated that Chen accepted cash and resources in exchange for his assistance in obtaining project agreements and organizing games. According to the state-controlled Xinhua news agency, the court ruling stated that he caused “enormous harm” to China’s football cause. The preliminary at the Middle of the Road Individuals’ Court of Huangshi in central China revealed Chen’s illegal activities from 2010 to 2023, including his previous position as president and administrator of Shanghai Global Port Gathering.