Recently, the soccer world has been in a state of flux, with Li Tie, Chen Xuyuan and other high-ranking figures falling into the net one after the other, and fans have been on a rollercoaster ride. On the one hand, they applauded the decisive action of the officials, and on the other hand, they eagerly expect more corrupt people to be brought to justice, so that Chinese soccer can see the light again.
In the midst of this anticipation, in March 2023, a series of happy news came one after another. The firm official stance and the glimmer of hope that Chinese soccer is expected to return to the blue sky have given fans hope.
Of concern is the fact that Chen Xuyuan's son was exposed by the media as a suspected failed runner, and journalist Li Xuan made it clear that it would be difficult for his son to escape the law. This has undoubtedly sounded the alarm for Chen Xuyuan and Li Tie, whose crimes may go far beyond that.
Meanwhile, Chen Xuyuan has made a major breakthrough in his investigation into match-fixing. There are reports that five Chinese Super League (CSL) players have been taken away for investigation, including the national soccer team's top international player Jin Jingdao. The player, who captained the national youth team and shone at the Asian Cup, is now suspected of gambling on match-fixing, and may even be the person in charge of gambling and responsible for handing out bonuses to match-fixers.
The news came as a shock to many fans, whose perceptions of these Chinese Super League players and the entire Chinese soccer scene began to change. However, the gambling operation did not end there, as the State General Administration of Sport has made it clear that it will step up its efforts to investigate and deal with fake gambling and corruption. It is believed that after the revelation of these problematic individuals, the stakeholders behind them will also surface. By then, fans will witness the future of China's soccer development.
