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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

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

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

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
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
Indonesia suspected of influencing FIFA's heavy sanctions on Malaysia

Indonesia suspected of influencing FIFA's heavy sanctions on Malaysia

A prominent Malaysian journalist has suggested that Indonesia played a role in FIFA's sanctions against Malaysia over alleged forged documents for foreign players, raising tensions between the football communities of the two nations.
September 27, 2025 | 01:37 am PT
Spanish club files complaint as FIFA bans Malaysia's naturalized player in 'global scandal'

Spanish club files complaint as FIFA bans Malaysia's naturalized player in 'global scandal'

Spanish La Liga club Alaves has filed a complaint after FIFA suspended Facundo Garces, a key defender for the Basque side, for one year over alleged document falsification related to his eligibility to play for Malaysia.
September 27, 2025 | 12:10 am PT
Malaysia football federation to appeal FIFA's ban on 7 naturalized players

Malaysia football federation to appeal FIFA's ban on 7 naturalized players

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has announced it will use all legal procedures to appeal FIFA's decision after being sanctioned for allegedly fielding seven ineligible foreign players in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
September 26, 2025 | 08:31 pm PT
Malaysian public in outrage and shame after FIFA's ban of 7 naturalized players

Malaysian public in outrage and shame after FIFA's ban of 7 naturalized players

Malaysian fans and media are demanding accountability after FIFA issued severe sanctions against the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) for allegedly using falsified documents to naturalize seven foreign-born players.
September 26, 2025 | 06:12 pm 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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