Chinese Super League authorities come down hard on players for unsporting incidents against Alexandre Pato and Axel Witsel in mega March clash
CHINESE SUPER LEAGUE authorities have undertaken a zero tolerance policy towards foul play.
Two recent incidents have highlighted than the new football super power aim to be an example of fair play.
Players crowd around the referee following red card for stamp on Axel WitselGetty Images
Shanghai Shenhua have most notably taken the hard line against two of their players following unsportsmanlike behaviour on the field of play during a match against Tianjin Quanjian on March 11.
The punishment didn’t stop there, as he was later fined nearly £35,000 from his club and was forced to apologise on social media.
A club statement claimed “his behaviour went against the values of Chinese football” and he had “shamed his club” while adding they hope this would “serve as an example to others.”
And the Chinese FA decided to punish him further by suspending Qin for a whopping SIX MONTHS and added another fine of £14,000.
Alexandre Pato shows his anguish after missing a late penalty vs ShenhuaGetty ImagesAlexandre Pato and Axel Witsel celebrate during the draw against ShenhuaGetty Images
A statement read: “The development of Chinese football needs the effort and protection of all its participants.
“The clubs need to increase the education for the sportsmen and the officials and clean the environment and the atmosphere of its matches.”
Later in the match, Sun Shilin, goaded Pato and gave him an ironic thumbs-up following a missed penalty in the 86th minute with the scores level at 1-1.
The Shenhua man has been suspended for two matches and told to pay a fine of £1, 134.
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