Chinese Football Clubs Face Relegation Over Match-Fixing Allegations
Chengdu Blades
Following recent match-fixing allegations in the Chinese Football League (CFL), officials have suggested that two teams may be relegated for allegations relating to match-fixing and gambling.
Back in January, Nan Yong, the head of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) was taken in for questioning by police investigating match-fixing allegations. Since then, both the football association and the league have been keen to stamp out any further smears and as such, are considering relegating Guangzhou GPC and Chengdu Blades. Both teams are in the Chinese Super League, the highest division and are at risk of being bumped down to the second division. Second division team, Qingdao Hailifeng, are also facing complete disqualification from the sport.
Ma Chengquan, the director of the Chinese Football League, has told reporters that they have yet to reach a decision on the future of the clubs, suggesting that there “will be a hearing this afternoon” and they “will listen to the clubs' statements”. It’s believed a final decision on the future of the three football clubs will be released later this week.
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