The ban will affect a number of Chinese players, including Guangzhou FC defender Zhang Linpeng (left). Photo: EPA
China places outright ban on tattoos, issuing fresh calls for footballers to have existing ink removed completely
- China’s sport administration body has placed an outright ban on tattoos, saying players should have existing ones removed
- GAS added that national teams should organise ‘ideological and political education activities’ that would ‘strengthen the patriotic education’ of players.
The ban will affect a number of Chinese players, including Guangzhou FC defender Zhang Linpeng (left). Photo: EPA