China referee admits fixing Sydney FC game

[Stuckey]

A well-known Chinese referee confessed in court on Tuesday to accepting bribes for fixing games, including a Sydney FC fixture from two years ago, amid a series of corruption hearings involving top football officials.

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Doesn't surprise me in the least!

[double07]

This is why we need more ref's on the pitch... you can't have a game in this day and age being completely controlled by one person.

[blahblah]

At least they are catching some of them. Bribery in Chinese football appears rife however it is worse in other countries however we do not hear about it because no-one is ever convicted.

[Stuckey]

Yeah my mate who lives in China says the league is a joke to most people because everyone knows its rigged. There is a reason why FIFA don't go with video replays, goal line technology and more refs. You can't bribe everyone!

[shinAUFC]

Could this corruption cost them spots in acl? Considering places are awarded on rating in key areas ?

[Stuckey]

Your talking about FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation here. No chance.
Not when China are throwing around enough cash to sign Anelka and Drogba to name a few.