Armando Broja's team star sentenced to 20 years in prison in China!

2024-12-13 16:15:48Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Armando Broja's team star sentenced to 20 years in prison in China!
Everton FC

Former Everton midfielder Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on corruption charges, according to Chinese state media.

The 47-year-old, who played for his country in their only World Cup appearance in 2002, confessed to giving and receiving bribes and manipulating matches between 2015 and 2021.

The decision comes amid a crackdown on corruption in sports in China, where more than 10 coaches and players have been investigated.

After hanging up his boots in 2011, Li moved into coaching and began his first managerial role with Hebei China Fortune in 2015.

He would later go on to serve as coach of the country's senior national team, initially replacing Marcello Lippi as caretaker before being given the role on a permanent basis.

The court said that between 2015 and 2021, when his term as China manager ended, Li had accepted bribes worth more than $16 million.

The bribes were allegedly given so that Li could favor certain players for selection and fix the outcome of games.



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