Former Everton star Li Tie sentenced to life in prison

Former Everton star Li Tie has been sentenced to life in prison for corruption in his home country of China, according to reports.

Li made 40 appearances across all competitions for Everton having spent four years at the Premier League club from 2002 to 2006 after initially arriving on loan.

The 46-year-old, who managed the China national team between 2019 and 2021, also had a spell at Sheffield United as player but only featured once for the team.

Li is now set to spend the rest of his life behind bars, according to reports, amid a Chinese crackdown on corruption in football.