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Chinese side Meixian Techand hand their players Sh410million EACH for promotion to the second tier

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Players posed with the mound of cash presented to them as a bonus

Players from Chinese third-tier side Meixian Techand were so delighted with the £3m [Sh413, 290,080] bonuses they received for achieving promotion that they posed for selfies next to wads of cash.

The team are still one division below the mega-rich Chinese Super League , but that didn't stop club bosses for rewarding them handsomely for their achievements.

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