涉案近1.2亿，李铁案二审维持原判刑期20年

Core Viewpoint - The case of Li Tie, the former head coach of the Chinese national football team, has reached its final verdict, with the Hubei Provincial High People's Court upholding a 20-year prison sentence for multiple corruption charges, making him the only individual in the recent Chinese football corruption scandal with over 100 million yuan involved [1][2]. Summary by Categories Corruption Charges - Li Tie was convicted of multiple charges including bribery, receiving bribes, and unit bribery, with a total of over 50.89 million yuan received from 2019 to 2021 for facilitating player selections and match outcomes [1][2]. - He was also found guilty of bribing others to secure his position as head coach, including a payment of 1 million yuan in 2020 [1][2]. Involvement with Clubs - While at Wuhan Zall FC, Li Tie conspired to bribe officials to enhance the club's influence, resulting in a payment of 2 million yuan [2]. - During his tenure at Hebei Huasha Happiness FC, he received 26.75 million yuan for assisting in player transfers and match outcomes from 2017 to 2019 [2]. Legal Proceedings - The trial lasted nearly nine months, with the complexity of the case and the high amount of money involved contributing to the lengthy process [5]. - The initial sentence of 20 years was lower than expected, considering the severity of the charges, and reflects a judicial trend towards caution in capital punishment cases [5]. Broader Context of Corruption in Football - The case is part of a larger wave of corruption investigations in Chinese football, with other officials, including former CFA president Chen Xuyuan, receiving severe sentences, highlighting systemic issues within the sport [5].