China football officials jailed for corruption

13 June 2012 Last updated at 12:07 ET Help

Two senior former football officials in China have been given jail sentences and hefty fines for corruption.

Nan Yong, and his predecessor Xie Yalong, were given sentences ten and a half years after being accused of accepting bribes.

They are the latest in a long line of officials, referees and players to be convicted on bribery and match-fixing charges.

Elsewhere, four former national team players were also sentenced to up to six years' jail for taking bribes and match fixing.

John Sudworth reports from Shanghai.

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