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Li accepted 120 million Yuan ($16.5 million) in bribes for favours, including team selection and match-fixing.
Former Everton midfielder and China national team coach Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption.
The 40-year-old played alongside Rooney at Everton in the 2002/2003 season.
According to Reuters, a court in Hubei province in China handed down the verdict. The court found Li guilty of accepting bribes totalling 120 million Yuan ($16.5 million) in exchange for various favours, including team selection and match-fixing.
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The investigation into Li's corrupt activities began in November 2022 and concluded with his guilty plea in March 2023. The case highlights the deep-rooted corruption within Chinese football, which has plagued the sport for decades.
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Li's conviction adds to a growing list of high-profile individuals who have been implicated in corruption scandals in Chinese football. In recent years, numerous officials and players have been sentenced to prison terms for their involvement in match-fixing and bribery.
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The Chinese government has been actively working to clean up the sport and restore its reputation.
However, the persistent scandals have hindered the country's ambition to become a football powerhouse.
President Xi Jinping's vision of China qualifying for and eventually winning the World Cup has been hampered by corruption and mismanagement.
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The crackdown on corruption is a step towards addressing these issues and rebuilding the credibility of Chinese football.
The sentencing of Li Tie serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of corruption in sports.
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