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Malaysian football faces $2M debt risk over naturalization fraud case

Malaysian football faces $2M debt risk over naturalization fraud case

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has had nearly US$2 million dollars in legal costs and risks losing sponsorships following the naturalization scandal involving seven players found to have used falsified documentation.
Malaysia faces worst-case scenario as FIFA eligibility scandal heads to court

Malaysia faces worst-case scenario as FIFA eligibility scandal heads 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 crush Laos 4–1 to seize top spot from Vietnam in SEA Games football

Malaysia crush Laos 4–1 to seize top spot from Vietnam in SEA Games football

Defensive errors from Laos opened the door for Malaysia to mount a comeback and clinch a 4-1 win in the second Group B match, taking the top spot at SEA Games 33 on Saturday.
December 6, 2025 | 04:52 am PT
Laos coach aims to beat either Vietnam or Malaysia at SEA Games

Laos coach aims to beat either Vietnam or Malaysia at SEA Games

Laos football head coach Ha Hyeok-jun declared his team are fully prepared and aim to shock the 33rd SEA Games by defeating either Vietnam or Malaysia in Group B.
December 2, 2025 | 06:42 pm PT
Football legend warns Malaysia about lack of preparation for SEA Games

Football legend warns Malaysia about lack of preparation for SEA Games

Football legend and critic Jamal Nasir has criticized Malaysia's preparation ahead of SEA Games 33 in Thailand, but encouraged the team to overcome the challenges and advance to the semifinals.
December 1, 2025 | 03:56 pm PT
Malaysia may sue 7 naturalized players over alleged forged documents

Malaysia may sue 7 naturalized players over alleged forged documents

Malaysia's football association may take seven naturalized players to court as a forged-documents scandal rocks the national team, with a prominent lawyer saying the group could face legal action for falsely claiming Malaysian heritage on their citizenship paperwork.
November 30, 2025 | 06:09 pm PT
Malaysia widen gap with Vietnam at top of Group F in Asian Cup qualifiers

Malaysia widen gap with Vietnam at top of Group F in Asian Cup qualifiers

Malaysia beat Nepal 1–0 in the fifth round of Group F in the final qualifying stage for the 2027 Asian Cup on Nov. 18, extending their lead over group's second-place Vietnam to six points.
November 18, 2025 | 03:09 pm PT
Malaysia to appeal to CAS after damning FIFA report on forgery scandal

Malaysia to appeal to CAS after damning FIFA report on forgery scandal

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said on Nov. 18 it would go ahead with an appeal to the world’s top sports court, hours after FIFA released a damning report in an eligibility scandal that saw seven players banned.
November 18, 2025 | 05:56 am PT
Malaysia's most successful club fined for violent acts of fans during game

Malaysia's most successful club fined for violent acts of fans during game

Selangor FC has been fined 100,000 Malaysian ringgit (US$24,200) and ordered to play two home matches behind closed doors for fan violence, VVIP misconduct, vandalism and organizational negligence.
November 16, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Malaysia stays on course with World Cup ambition despite FIFA sanctions

Malaysia stays on course with World Cup ambition despite FIFA sanctions

Malaysia remains committed to the 12-year roadmap to make the national football team a world-class side that participates in the World Cup regularly after 2030, despite facing sanctions from FIFA over document fraud for seven naturalized players.
November 13, 2025 | 05:38 am 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
Malaysian football fans holding their breath waiting for FIFA’s final ruling

Malaysian football fans holding their breath waiting for FIFA’s final ruling

Malaysian media and fans have been “looking at their phones” and “holding their breath” waiting for FIFA’s decision on seven suspended naturalized players, media reported.
November 3, 2025 | 03:00 am PT
Malaysia condemns leak of documents on naturalized Argentine player amid FIFA sanctions

Malaysia condemns leak of documents on naturalized Argentine player amid FIFA sanctions

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has expressed concern after unverified birth records of defender Facundo Garcés's grandparents were leaked online, while FIFA continues reviewing the country's appeal against ban for him and six other naturalized players.
November 1, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Johor Regent denies Vietnam filed FIFA complaint against Malaysia

Johor Regent denies Vietnam filed FIFA complaint against Malaysia

Johor Regent and Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) President Tunku Ismail Idris says he does not believe the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) was the party that filed the complaint leading to FIFA’s sanctions on the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven naturalized players.
October 25, 2025 | 06:32 pm PT
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