Chinese FA imposes life bans on 43 players and officials in latest crackdown on matchfixing and gambling

The Chinese Football Association has issued lifetime bans to 38 players and five club officials due to match-fixing, gambling, and bribery following a two-year investigation.

Notable figures affected include former Chinese internationals Jin Jingdao, Guo Tianyu, Gu Chao, and South Korean player Son Jun-ho, all of whom are now prohibited from engaging in any football-related activities in China for life.