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

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

The future of Malaysia's head coach, Peter Cklamovski, is reportedly at risk as FIFA sanctions against seven naturalized players can ruin the national team's 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign.
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

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
Former Malaysian judge says FIFA overstepped authority in banning 7 naturalized footballers

Former Malaysian judge says FIFA overstepped authority in banning 7 naturalized footballers

Former Malaysian judge Hamid Sultan Abu Backer has accused FIFA of exceeding its authority by declaring Malaysian government-issued documents fake in a case that resulted in 7 naturalized footballers being banned for a year.
November 8, 2025 | 11:01 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
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
Colombian club to offload Argentine player sanctioned in Malaysia naturalization saga

Colombian club to offload Argentine player sanctioned in Malaysia naturalization saga

Argentine-born forward Rodrigo Holgado, one of seven naturalized Malaysia players suspended by FIFA, is set to be released by his Colombian club America de Cali after the ban was upheld.
November 6, 2025 | 01:00 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
Malaysian media stunned after FIFA rejects FAM's sanctions appeal

Malaysian media stunned after FIFA rejects FAM's sanctions appeal

Malaysian football has been shaken by FIFA's decision to reject its appeal and uphold sanctions against the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven naturalized players, a move local media described as a "heavy blow".
November 3, 2025 | 03:50 pm PT
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