Further investigation

Hill's suspension is believed to only mark the beginning of the investigation as police and the FA are continuing to collect evidence.

A statement from QPR read: "Following the incident at the training ground on February 7, and the subsequent police investigation of the matter, Queens Park Rangers Football Club have suspended assistant manager Richard Hill from his duties until further notice."

Hill was caught by a Titan photographer in the act of punching a Chinese player. The picture was later purchased by British media.

The 43-year-old was released on bail but will face further questioning and possible charges following the outcome of the ongoing police investigation.

The CFA will decide what penalties to mete out in strict accordance with FIFA rules after the investigation has wrapped up, senior officials there said.

"We will make a decision about whether to punish the players involved or not according to the FA's investigation," said Vice President Xie Yalong.

Zheng will need three months for his jaw to recover but he is expected to be match fit soon after.

Gao, who has been temporarily suspended from the Olympic team, vowed to focus on training and said he hopes to return to the national team.

"If I'm punished, I will accept the decision, hope to learn something from my mistakes and work harder," he said.

"I will try to prove myself and get back to the national team as soon as possible."

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