South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho has made a shocking revelation, claiming that Chinese authorities forced him to confess to match-fixing under duress. The star midfielder, who currently plays for the Chinese Super League’s Shandong Taishan, was detained by Chinese police earlier this year over allegations of his involvement in a match-fixing scandal. Son has vehemently denied the charges, and his latest statement has raised concerns over the fairness of the investigation.
According to Son, he was subjected to intense interrogation and psychological pressure, which led him to sign a confession under coercion. His legal team has argued that the confession was made under duress, rendering it invalid in court. Son’s case has garnered international attention, with South Korean authorities closely monitoring the situation and calling for a transparent and fair trial.
The scandal has sent shockwaves through both South Korea and China’s football communities, as Son is one of the most high-profile players involved. His supporters have rallied behind him, claiming that he is being targeted unfairly by the Chinese government. Some believe that Son’s case is part of a broader crackdown on corruption in Chinese sports, which has seen several high-profile arrests in recent months.
As the case continues to unfold, it has sparked a wider debate about the integrity of investigations in China, particularly when it comes to foreign nationals. Human rights organizations have raised concerns about the treatment of detainees in China, citing Son’s case as an example of how confessions can be extracted under coercion.
