However, the former South Korean international seems to be completely unconvinced by the allegations. He held a big press conference and said that he had not manipulated the game, but only accepted the temptation of money. He apologized to the KFA and the fans. However, he should feel most guilty to the Chinese soccer fans and Shandong Taishan fans, because Sun Junhao was a foreign aid imported by Shandong Taishan at a high price, but he was disgraced because of his illegal behavior. He seems to have no remorse for this, instead complaining that he has been treated unfairly.
However, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) has apparently been unable to tolerate his behavior for a long time and has decisively dealt him a heavy blow. According to KFA officials today, the CFA has sent a sternly worded official letter to the KFA announcing a lifetime ban for Sun Junho and has informed FIFA of the decision. In the letter, the CFA made it clear: "We have reported Sun Junho's lifetime ban to FIFA and the AFC and are discussing follow-up actions. If FIFA establishes a disciplinary committee to review our disciplinary action and informs the member associations of Sun Junhao's disciplinary action, Sun Junhao will not be allowed to participate in soccer activities in any member association."
I have to admit that this move by the CFA has certainly boosted people's confidence. Whether you're a foreigner or a local player, once you're involved in illegal behavior, you have to suffer the appropriate punishment. Bringing this matter to FIFA means that Sun Junho could face a worldwide ban for life from the pitch. As for this incident, the spokesperson of our Ministry of Foreign Affairs also made a public response recently. Mao Ning, spokesperson for our Foreign Ministry, said, "In March of this year, our judicial authorities held a public hearing on the case of Sun Junho, a South Korean citizen, who was suspected of 'accepting bribes by a non-state official'. Sun Junho pleaded guilty and repented of his crime and did not file an appeal. Our country is a country of rule of law, and the judicial authorities have handled the case in accordance with the law."
