He was the soccer referee known as `` golden whistle '' who officiated in high-profile events such as the World Cup and the Olympics . Former World Cup referee Lu Jun jailed in China for match fixing . China 's state news agency reports Lu Jun sentenced to five and a half years . Jun found guilty of using $ 128,000 to fix seven matches in Chinese football . Three other referees also found guilty of match fixing and handed jail sentences .
Former World Cup referee Lu Jun jailed in China for match fixing . China 's state news agency reports Lu Jun sentenced to five and a half years . Jun found guilty of using $ 128,000 to fix seven matches in Chinese football . Three other referees also found guilty of match fixing and handed jail sentences .