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Malaysia investigation committee exposes serious failures in scandal involving 7 naturalized players

Malaysia investigation committee exposes serious failures in scandal involving 7 naturalized players

The Independent Investigation Committee (ICC), appointed by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), has released a report citing systemic failure in the verification of documents for seven naturalized players who were banned by FIFA.
FIFA accused of preventing Malaysia from taking 7 naturalized players scandal case to court

FIFA accused of preventing Malaysia from taking 7 naturalized players scandal case to court

FIFPro protests FIFA ban on 7 Malaysia naturalized players

FIFPro protests FIFA ban on 7 Malaysia naturalized players

What did 7 banned Malaysia naturalized players tell FIFA at appeal hearing?

What did 7 banned Malaysia naturalized players tell FIFA at appeal hearing?

The seven naturalized Malaysian players banned by FIFA denied involvement in document forgery but admitted to a lack of supervision and acknowledgement, claiming they were unaware of their lineage and signed legal documents without reading them.
November 21, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
Malaysia awaits FIFA's written decision to launch CAS appeal as fans watch in anxiety

Malaysia awaits FIFA's written decision to launch CAS appeal as fans watch in anxiety

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is yet to file an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) as it is still waiting for a full explanation from FIFA for dismissing its appeal regarding players' document fraud.
November 16, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
Malaysian clubs advised to save careers of naturalized players suspended by FIFA

Malaysian clubs advised to save careers of naturalized players suspended by FIFA

Experts are advising the Malaysia Super League (MSL) to sign the naturalized players who are having their contracts terminated by clubs overseas after they were suspended by FIFA for document fraud.
November 11, 2025 | 12:04 am PT
7 Malaysia naturalized players to seek compensation from FAM following FIFA ban

7 Malaysia naturalized players to seek compensation from FAM following FIFA ban

The seven naturalized players sanctioned by FIFA for document fraud are reportedly considering legal action against the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to seek compensation for lost income during their one year of suspension.
November 9, 2025 | 11:08 pm PT
Spanish clubs cut ties with player suspended in Malaysia naturalization scandal

Spanish clubs cut ties with player suspended in Malaysia naturalization scandal

Spanish footballer Gabriel Palmero, one of seven players suspended by FIFA over falsified documents in Malaysia’s naturalization saga, has had his contracts terminated by both Unionistas de Salamanca and Tenerife.
November 8, 2025 | 07:00 am PT
Malaysia hires top legal experts to appeal FIFA sanctions

Malaysia hires top legal experts to appeal FIFA sanctions

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has announced plans to hire world-leading legal experts to handle the appeal against sanctions from FIFA for forging foreign players' documents.
October 7, 2025 | 02:16 am PT
Malaysia most likely face 0-3 defeat punishment for using ineligible players against Vietnam: AFC

Malaysia most likely face 0-3 defeat punishment for using ineligible players against Vietnam: AFC

Asian Football Confederation general secretary Windsor John Paul has confirmed that Malaysia could be handed a 0-3 defeat against Vietnam in the 2026 Asian Cup qualifiers for using ineligible players if they fail to appeal.
October 7, 2025 | 12:39 am PT
Malaysian football rejects FIFA's 'inaccurate and unfair' sanctions, set to appeal

Malaysian football rejects FIFA's 'inaccurate and unfair' sanctions, set to appeal

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has rejected all allegations following FIFA's release of a detailed report on their player eligibility violations, asserting that it has gathered sufficient documentation to file an appeal.
October 6, 2025 | 09:46 pm PT
FIFA releases detailed evidence to sanction Malaysia over foreign players' forged documents

FIFA releases detailed evidence to sanction Malaysia over foreign players' forged documents

FIFA has released detailed evidence after sanctioning the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven naturalized players for submitting falsified birth certificates for their grandparents.
October 6, 2025 | 07:19 pm PT
Indonesia denies involvement in FIFA's heavy sanctions on Malaysia

Indonesia denies involvement in FIFA's heavy sanctions on Malaysia

Indonesian football president and Youth and Sports Minister, Erick Thohir, has denied accusations of influencing FIFA's recent heavy sanctions on Malaysia for forging documents of foreign players.
September 30, 2025 | 08:28 pm PT
Malaysia acknowledges technical error in player documents submitted to FIFA

Malaysia acknowledges technical error in player documents submitted to FIFA

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has admitted a technical error in its submission of player documents to FIFA, while emphasizing that all players are legally naturalized Malaysian citizens.
September 29, 2025 | 01:18 am PT
Will Malaysia get 0-3 defeat punishment for using ineligible players against Vietnam in Asian Cup qualifiers?

Will Malaysia get 0-3 defeat punishment for using ineligible players against Vietnam in Asian Cup qualifiers?

According to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) regulations, Malaysia must be penalized with a 0-3 defeat in place of their 4-0 victory over Vietnam in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers after FIFA sanctioned seven naturalized players for using falsified documents.
September 27, 2025 | 02:59 am PT
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