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Headline: Former Chinese Soccer Star Li Tie Sentenced to 20 Years for Corruption Scandal

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Chinese soccer icon Li Tie, a former Premier League player for Everton, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery and match-fixing, state media reported. The 47-year-old, who once played alongside Wayne Rooney, is the most high-profile figure to fall in China's sweeping anti-corruption crackdown in professional soccer.

Keywords: Sports,Li Tie,Former,Chinese,China,Soccer,Football,Everton,Wayne Rooney,Professional,Premier League,Prison,Bribery,Players,Match-Fixing,State Media,Anti-Corruption

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