Seventy-three people, including former Chinese Football Association (CFA) president Chen Xuyuan and former national team coach Li Tie, have been banned for life from all football-related activities. Meanwhile, 13 clubs, including Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Shanghai Shenhua, Shanghai Port and Beijing Guoan, will face point deductions and financial penalties in the 2026 season. At a press conference on Thursday (Jan 29) in Beijing, the CFA, the Ministry of Public Security and the General Administration of Sport outlined the campaign against match‑fixing, betting and corrupt refereeing in the football industry. “The Ministry of Public Security will continue to work with sports administrative departments to maintain a high‑pressure stance of strict law enforcement and severe punishment, effectively support and advance these efforts thoroughly and concretely,” a senior official from the Ministry of Public Security said. Subscribe to our Chief Editor’s Week in Review Our chief editor shares analysis and picks of the week's biggest news every Saturday.