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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 hits Malaysia with three 0-3 forfeit losses in player eligibility scandal

FIFA hits Malaysia with three 0-3 forfeit losses in player eligibility scandal

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

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 has escalated its battle with FIFA, filing an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a bid to overturn penalties imposed over its seven naturalized players, a scandal that has rocked the country’s football ambitions.
December 8, 2025 | 12:56 am PT
FIFPro protests FIFA ban on 7 Malaysia naturalized players

FIFPro protests FIFA ban on 7 Malaysia naturalized players

The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPro) has defended the seven naturalized Malaysian players suspended by FIFA for document falsification, calling the one-year ban “grossly disproportionate”.
December 2, 2025 | 03:23 am PT
What did 7 banned Malaysia naturalized players tell FIFA at appeal hearing?

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

The seven naturalized Malaysian players banned by FIFA denied involvement in document forgery but admitted to a lack of supervision and acknowledgement, claiming they were unaware of their lineage and signed legal documents without reading them.
November 21, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
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
Malaysian clubs advised to save careers of naturalized players suspended by FIFA

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

Experts are advising the Malaysia Super League (MSL) to sign the naturalized players who are having their contracts terminated by clubs overseas after they were suspended by FIFA for document fraud.
November 11, 2025 | 12:04 am PT
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
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
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 expert hopes FIFA reduces suspension for 7 naturalized players

Malaysian football expert hopes FIFA reduces suspension for 7 naturalized players

Football critic Zulakbal Abdul Karim believes that the seven players who have been deemed naturalized illegally to play for Malaysia should be given a chance to save their careers.
October 29, 2025 | 10:39 pm PT
Malaysia hires top legal experts to appeal FIFA sanctions

Malaysia hires top legal experts to appeal FIFA sanctions

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has announced plans to hire world-leading legal experts to handle the appeal against sanctions from FIFA for forging foreign players' documents.
October 7, 2025 | 02:16 am PT
Malaysia most likely face 0-3 defeat punishment for using ineligible players against Vietnam: AFC

Malaysia most likely face 0-3 defeat punishment for using ineligible players against Vietnam: AFC

Asian Football Confederation general secretary Windsor John Paul has confirmed that Malaysia could be handed a 0-3 defeat against Vietnam in the 2026 Asian Cup qualifiers for using ineligible players if they fail to appeal.
October 7, 2025 | 12:39 am 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
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