The chairman of the Chinese Football Association Chen Xuyuan has been arrested and placed under investigation for corruption. Analysts believe it’s an indication that the “whole nation” system adopted by the regime to develop the sports sector has devolved into a hotbed of corruption.
Numerous leading figures in Chinese football have been sacked since former football head coach Li Tie was placed under investigation in November 2022.
On Feb. 14, China announced the investigation of Chen by the national and Hubei provincial discipline and supervision bodies.
Upon the announcement, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) echoed the decision with its firm support of the investigation on Feb. 15….