Published: September 11th, 2024,
Last updated: September 19th, 2024

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has banned 43 players and officials for life for match-fixing and illegal gambling. As reported by the German Press Agency, the convicted players include Chinese professional football players, former national team players such as Jin Jingdao, and one South Korean, Son Jun-ho. According to the Association, 17 other footballers and club officials received a five-year ban. It will also report the bans to international football organizations such as FIFA.