【明報專訊】CHINESE FOOTBALL has been at the centre of public opinion again recently. On the one hand, the Chinese men's national football team suffered a humiliating defeat in a World Cup qualifier. On the other hand, the nagging problem of corruption in China's football scene continues, as another 43 individuals — including footballers and people in the football sector — have been barred for life from the mainland football sector for their involvement in match-fixing, corruption and gambling.