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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 59 MIN

Iron to Rust: The Rise and Fall of Li Tie

from Matter of Fact: A play on "matter" (physics) and "facts" (news). · host Larry White

Li Tie was a legendary Chinese soccer player known as the "iron midfielder" who achieved significant success playing for the national team and Everton in the English Premier League. After transitioning to coaching, he manipulated his way to the position of national team head coach by using millions in bribes and orchestrating numerous match-fixing schemes. His career ultimately ended in disgrace when a sweeping anti-corruption investigation exposed his crimes, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence for bribery and corruption.

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