'Solid evidence' behind soccer ban

Police yesterday said they have "solid evidence" to back the ban on a soccer club from the country's soccer league over match-fixing allegations.

China's Football Association (CFA) announced its decision to disqualify the second division team Qingdao Hailifeng from the league on Tuesday, amid a crackdown to rid the game of corruption.

The Qingdao-based club was also fined 200,000 yuan ($29,000). The club appealed immediately after the decision was announced.