Li Tie establishes football facility in Shenyang

Now in retirement, former Chinese footballer Li Tie has established a new football facility in his hometown of Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. The "Li Tie Number 8 Football Park" includes an indoor football pitch inside an air-supported structure, which has received top-level certification from FIFA. [Photo: IC]

The "Li Tie Number 8 Football Park" in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, established by retired Chinese footballer Li Tie, includes five outdoor football pitches covering a total area of more than 9,000 square meters. [Photo: IC]

The "Li Tie Number 8 Football Park" in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, established by retired Chinese footballer Li Tie, includes a museum in the park displaying photos documenting his career. Li Tie spent time in the English Premier League with Everton, and was also a standout for Liaoning FC in the Chinese Jia-A League. [Photo: IC]

The "Li Tie Number 8 Football Park" in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, established by retired Chinese footballer Li Tie, includes his former jerseys, which are on exhibit at a museum on the site. Li Tie, after spending time in top-flight football in both China and England, is now the assistant coach of the Chinese national team. [Photo: IC]

The "Li Tie Number 8 Football Park" in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, established by retired Chinese footballer Li Tie, has received top-flight certification from FIFA, which is reserved for pitches intended for use by professional players. [Photo: IC]

A photo shows a young player at the "Li Tie Number 8 Football Park" in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, established by the retired Chinese footballer. Li Tie, who is now the assistant coach of China's national football team, has invested a significant portion of his football earnings to set up the new facility, which he says should provide the best training environment possible for promising young players. [Photo: IC]