New details have been revealed in a corruption scandal involving the former head coach of the Chinese national soccer team, Li Tie. The case, according to an “anti-corruption” documentary that aired on Jan. 9 on CCTV, the official broadcaster of the Chinese regime, has exposed a web of corruption within the soccer community, implicating over ten high-ranking and mid-level officials under investigation. This includes coaches, players, referees, club executives, and managers.
In pursuit of becoming the head coach of the national soccer team, Mr. Li admitted in the film to using bribery and financial means to manipulate his way into the position.
