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Hulk set to be cleared in punch saga as authorities find 'no evidence' against Shanghai SIPG striker

The Brazilian has been accused of striking Guizhou Zhicheng assistant coach Yu Ming, but the Chinese FA have played down the severity of the incident

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) have found “no evidence” to suggest that Shanghai SIPG striker Hulk punched Guizhou Zhicheng assistant coach Yu Ming.

The Brazilian has been accused of lashing out in the tunnel during a Chinese Super League fixture.

Guizhou Zhicheng were quick to call on the relevant authorities to take action and for the 30-year-old forward to face sanction.

The CFA have, however, looked into the matter and concluded that the incident is “not as serious as people think”.