According to informed media, Li Tie's spouse spared no expense in hiring a top-notch lineup of lawyers to provide him with legal support, aiming to keep the sentence at around 10 years. However, the final court decision was as long as 20 years. In response, Li Xuan made an accurate prediction. Li Tie expressed strong dissatisfaction with this verdict, refused to plead guilty, and is likely to start the appeal process. So, will Li Tie really file an appeal in the near future?
Discussions abound on the Internet as to why Li Tie was sentenced to only 20 years' imprisonment. First of all, Li Tie's situation is very different from that of Chen Xuyuan, who was not a state official. Whether or not one is a state employee, the considerations in sentencing are different. State employees tend to face harsher penalties. Secondly, some sources claimed that Li Tie provided important clues after he was taken away. There are rumors on the Internet that he provided two key pieces of information. Further, analysis by professional lawyers showed that Li Tie was involved in a number of crimes and that his cumulative sentence did not exceed 35 years, so the final sentence was 20 years, as stipulated.
Regardless of whether the final sentence is 20 years or 10 years, Li Tie should be held accountable for his actions. From his former glory to his current prison sentence, his experience is undoubtedly a warning. Chinese soccer was once in the spotlight because of him, but now it is embarrassed by his mistakes. The future of Chinese soccer needs to rely on real soccer people, not individualists like Li Tie. I hope Li Tie can reflect deeply and become a better person in the future.
