Published: 12:03, January 29, 2026 | Updated: 14:31, January 29, 2026
Former CFA head Chen, ex-China head coach Li banned for life from football
By Xinhua
This combo photo shows former Chinese Football Association president Chen Xuyuan (left) and former national team coach Li Tie. (PHOTOS / XINHUA)

BEIJING - Seventy-three individuals, including former Chinese Football Association 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.