February 26 – Conflicting reports have emerged from China over the fate of Li Tie, former head coach of the men’s national team.
Li is reported by a number of Chinese-based journalists to have been jailed for life after becoming embroiled in a bribery and corruption scandal.
Last August Li, who played in the 2002 World Cup and at club level for Everton in the English Premier League, was charged with “serious violations of the law” by state prosecutors.
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