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Malaysia faces worst-case scenario as FIFA eligibility scandal heads to court

Malaysia faces worst-case scenario as FIFA eligibility scandal heads to court

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is heading into a final, high-stakes showdown with FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), hoping to overturn sanctions over seven naturalized players ruled ineligible.
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 may sue 7 naturalized players over alleged forged documents

Malaysia may sue 7 naturalized players over alleged forged documents

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
Secret revealed: Shin Tae-yong betrayed by naturalized player during time as Indonesia head coach

Secret revealed: Shin Tae-yong betrayed by naturalized player during time as Indonesia head coach

A naturalized player of Dutch origin is said to have pressured Indonesia football's leadership, leading to the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) sacking coach Shin Tae-yong and appointing Patrick Kluivert as his replacement.
October 18, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Malaysian fans angry over FIFA's sanctions: sports minister

Malaysian fans angry over FIFA's sanctions: sports minister

Malaysian fans are upset and demanding an explanation from the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) after FIFA suspended seven naturalized players for using falsified documents to play for the national team, their sports minister said.
October 7, 2025 | 06:09 am PT
FIFA fines Malaysia $438,700 for falsifying foreign players' documents in 4-0 win over Vietnam at Asian Cup qualifiers

FIFA fines Malaysia $438,700 for falsifying foreign players' documents in 4-0 win over Vietnam at Asian Cup qualifiers

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has been fined, and seven naturalized players have been banned, for falsifying documents in the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup, where they beat Vietnam 4-0.
September 26, 2025 | 03:13 pm PT
Malaysia to participate in tournament with two World Cup-qualified teams

Malaysia to participate in tournament with two World Cup-qualified teams

Instead of playing a friendly match against Southeast Asian rival Indonesia, Malaysia will compete in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup from Aug. 26 to Sept. 9. along Asian giants.
June 24, 2025 | 12:55 am PT
Bahrain coach takes a dig at Indonesia's all-Dutch national team despite 300-million population

Bahrain coach takes a dig at Indonesia's all-Dutch national team despite 300-million population

Bahrain coach Dragan Talajic said he was surprised to see that Indonesia always have many new players from Europe, after each national team call-up, ahead of the crucial clash in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
March 25, 2025 | 02:57 am PT
Vietnam naturalized striker Xuan Son surprises wife with $20,000 car

Vietnam naturalized striker Xuan Son surprises wife with $20,000 car

Brazilian-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son has surprised his wife Marcele Seippel with a newly released car worth around VND500 million (US$19,530) as a gesture of love and gratitude.
March 24, 2025 | 04:42 pm PT
Malaysia add three naturalized players to national team for Asian Cup qualifiers

Malaysia add three naturalized players to national team for Asian Cup qualifiers

The Malaysia national team have called up three naturalized players as they prepare for the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.
March 22, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Indonesian fans demand coach Kluivert's sacking after heavy defeat to Australia

Indonesian fans demand coach Kluivert's sacking after heavy defeat to Australia

Indonesia's crushing 1-5 defeat to Australia in the 2026 World Cup third qualifying round has sparked backlash from domestic fans and media, with many calling for the immediate dismissal of head coach Patrick Kluivert.
March 20, 2025 | 10:04 pm PT
Indonesia confident of ending 44-year winning drought against Australia at upcoming World Cup qualifier

Indonesia confident of ending 44-year winning drought against Australia at upcoming World Cup qualifier

Indonesian players and officials believe they have a strong chance of defeating Australia in this week's clash of the 2026 World Cup third qualifying round.
March 17, 2025 | 11:41 pm PT
Vietnamese-origin player valued at 17 times more than naturalized star striker Nguyen Xuan Son

Vietnamese-origin player valued at 17 times more than naturalized star striker Nguyen Xuan Son

Ibrahim Maza, a German-Algerian striker with Vietnamese heritage, currently plays for Hertha Berlin and is valued at €12 million (US$12.5 million), 17 times higher than Vietnam's Brazilian-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son.
February 13, 2025 | 07:11 pm PT
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