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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 hits Malaysia with three 0-3 forfeit losses in player eligibility scandal

FIFA hits Malaysia with three 0-3 forfeit losses in player eligibility scandal

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

Malaysia takes FIFA to court after sweeping bans on 7 naturalized players

Malaysia takes FIFA to court after sweeping bans on 7 naturalized players

Malaysia has escalated its battle with FIFA, filing an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a bid to overturn penalties imposed over its seven naturalized players, a scandal that has rocked the country’s football ambitions.
December 8, 2025 | 12:56 am 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
Argentine newspaper's documents shows Facundo Garces has no Malaysian ancestry

Argentine newspaper's documents shows Facundo Garces has no Malaysian ancestry

A newspaper in Sante Fe, Argentina, has revealed exclusive documents showing that the grandparents and great-grandparents of center-back Facundo Garces are not Malaysian, proving him ineligible to play for Malaysia.
October 31, 2025 | 03:05 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
AFC says no investigation into Malaysia over alleged illegal use of naturalized players

AFC says no investigation into Malaysia over alleged illegal use of naturalized players

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that it has not received any official complaints regarding Malaysia’s use of naturalized players in recent international matches and thus has not opened any investigation.
July 7, 2025 | 03:08 pm PT
How Vietnam were outclassed by Malaysia's naturalized players in Asian Cup qualifying clash

How Vietnam were outclassed by Malaysia's naturalized players in Asian Cup qualifying clash

With a squad strengthened by high-quality players of South American and European origins, hosts Malaysia completely dominated Vietnam at the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers on Tuesday with a 4-0 win.
June 11, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
Malaysia add 4 South American players to face Vietnam in crucial Asian Cup qualifier

Malaysia add 4 South American players to face Vietnam in crucial Asian Cup qualifier

Malaysia have added four new players of South American origin to the national football team ahead of their pivotal clash with Vietnam in the final qualifying round for the 2027 Asian Cup.
June 9, 2025 | 03:09 pm PT
 
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