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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.
Malaysia national team head coach's future in doubt following FIFA sanctions

Malaysia national team head coach's future in doubt following FIFA sanctions

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

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

Indonesian newspaper says Malaysia has no chance of overturning FIFA sanctions

Indonesian newspaper says Malaysia has no chance of overturning FIFA sanctions

Indonesian sports outlet Bolasport said that the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has no chance of winning its appeal against FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), citing leaked birth certificates of banned naturalized players as evidence.
November 10, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Malaysian newspaper demands justice for 7 banned naturalized players

Malaysian newspaper demands justice for 7 banned naturalized players

Newspaper Sinar Harian said that the seven naturalized players being suspended by FIFA over Malaysia's naturalization scanddal may not have been actively involved in the document falsification.
November 8, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
What are Malaysia's chances of successfully appealing against FIFA?

What are Malaysia's chances of successfully appealing against FIFA?

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)'s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is the last chance to overturn sanctions, but only 12.8% of plaintiffs had a favorable outcome against FIFA from 2020 to 2024.
November 7, 2025 | 11:00 pm PT
Malaysian football faces another FIFA case over player eligibility

Malaysian football faces another FIFA case over player eligibility

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is facing a second, separate FIFA case regarding the eligibility of its seven suspended naturalized players, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed.
November 6, 2025 | 04:32 pm PT
Regent of Johor to cover all costs of FAM's appeal against FIFA

Regent of Johor to cover all costs of FAM's appeal against FIFA

The Regent and Crown Prince of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, has announced he will pay for all expenses related to the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against FIFA.
November 6, 2025 | 03:15 am PT
Malaysia advised to stop appealing against FIFA sanctions

Malaysia advised to stop appealing against FIFA sanctions

Experts and former players are advising the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to accept FIFA's decision rather than pursue an expensive and likely unsuccessful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
November 5, 2025 | 03:23 pm PT
Malaysian football buried in 'rubble' after FIFA upholds sanctions

Malaysian football buried in 'rubble' after FIFA upholds sanctions

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has been criticized heavily after FIFA dismissed its appeal, upholding sanctions over the forgery of documents for seven naturalized players.
November 4, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
Malaysia football association faces massive financial loss for last resort appeal against FIFA

Malaysia football association faces massive financial loss for last resort appeal against FIFA

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is facing a potential legal bill of 1.27 million Malaysian ringgit (US$302,000) as it prepares to take the case against FIFA to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
November 4, 2025 | 12:30 am PT
Malaysia vows to keep fighting after FIFA rejects appeal

Malaysia vows to keep fighting after FIFA rejects appeal

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has announced it will file an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after FIFA rejected its appeal and upheld sanctions against seven naturalized players.
November 3, 2025 | 03:03 pm PT
FIFA rejects Malaysia's appeal, upholds sanctions against 7 naturalized players

FIFA rejects Malaysia's appeal, upholds sanctions against 7 naturalized players

The FIFA Appeal Committee (FAC) has rejected the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)’s appeal and upheld its decision to sanction seven naturalized players for using falsified documents.
November 3, 2025 | 07:10 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
FIFA's final ruling on suspension of 7 Malaysia naturalized players reportedly delayed

FIFA's final ruling on suspension of 7 Malaysia naturalized players reportedly delayed

Malaysian media indicated that the decision of FIFA on seven suspended naturalized players may be delayed, as it is requesting further clarification on documents.
November 1, 2025 | 02:30 am PT
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