The Chinese Football Association announced the recruitment of social supervisors, to strengthen the management of officials and players after a series of corruption scandals.
According to a recruitment notice posted by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) on March 28, those recruited are responsible for supervising football officials, football activities, and soliciting opinions from the public about football activities. the development of the country's football ecosystem.
CFA also promulgates rules for denouncing, handling and disciplining violations of competition rules or sports ethics by football officials, players, coaches, and referees that cause results or proceedings. The match schedule has been changed.
Whistleblowers who provide accurate information will be rewarded with 276-2.760 USD. Those who repeatedly provide valuable clues will receive special rewards. Supervisors can provide information by phone, letter, or email.
Former head coach of the Chinese men's football team Ly Thiet on the training field in November 11. Image: China News
These measures were issued in the context that China is rectifying the country's sports system, revealing a series of scandals that shocked the football industry.
Former CFA President Tran Tuat Nguyen was sentenced to life in prison on March 26 and had all his assets confiscated for accepting bribes 3 times in 217 years, with an amount of up to 23 million USD.
Ly Thiet, former head coach of the Chinese men's soccer team, was charged with five counts of giving and receiving bribes worth $5 million. Mr. Ly pleaded guilty and is facing life in prison.
A series of Chinese sports officials were also discovered to be involved in corruption. Vu Hong Than, former president of the Chinese Athletics Association, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for accepting a bribe of 3,1 million USD. Do Trieu Tai, former deputy general director of the General Department of Sports, was accused of accepting a bribe of 5,5 million USD.
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