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CAS delays ruling on Malaysia naturalized players scandal

CAS delays ruling on Malaysia naturalized players scandal

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has delayed its highly anticipated ruling regarding the seven Malaysian ineligible naturalized players, citing the need for additional time to review the extensive case files and legal arguments.
Malaysian football hit with AFC fine as naturalization scandal looms

Malaysian football hit with AFC fine as naturalization scandal looms

Vietnam star forward Nguyen Dinh Bac suspended after U23 Asian Cup red card, to miss crucial Malaysia clash

Vietnam star forward Nguyen Dinh Bac suspended after U23 Asian Cup red card, to miss crucial Malaysia clash

Malaysia to add more naturalized players ahead of Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam

Malaysia to add more naturalized players ahead of Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam

Malaysia are expected to bolster the squad with four additional naturalized players, including a striker and a defender who will be available for the crucial 2027 Asian Cup qualifying clash against Vietnam in March.
February 23, 2026 | 02:56 pm PT
AFC reveals Vietnam filed complaint against Malaysia to FIFA for using ineligible naturalized players

AFC reveals Vietnam filed complaint against Malaysia to FIFA for using ineligible naturalized players

AFC secretary general Windsor Paul John has revealed that a formal complaint from Vietnam following their heavy defeat in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers prompted FIFA to investigate seven naturalized Malaysian players for their eligibility.
February 11, 2026 | 02:26 am PT
Vietnam could call up 8 naturalized players for crucial Asian Cup qualifier against Malaysia

Vietnam could call up 8 naturalized players for crucial Asian Cup qualifier against Malaysia

Vietnam national team coach Kim Sang-sik can set an unprecedented milestone by calling up eight naturalized players for the high-stakes 2027 Asian Cup qualifier against Malaysia this March.
February 10, 2026 | 05:00 am PT
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

Tunku Ismail, Regent of Johor, has accused FIFA of attempting to block the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) from taking its case regarding seven banned naturalized players to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
December 12, 2025 | 04:14 pm PT
Malaysian newspaper says Vietnam 'tamed' Malayan Tigers in SEA Games clash

Malaysian newspaper says Vietnam 'tamed' Malayan Tigers in SEA Games clash

Southeast Asian media acknowledged that Malaysia were completely outplayed in their 0-2 defeat to Vietnam in the final group match of the 33rd SEA Games men's football.
December 11, 2025 | 09:44 pm PT
Vietnam defeat Malaysia to reach SEA Games men’s football semifinals

Vietnam defeat Malaysia to reach SEA Games men’s football semifinals

Vietnam beat Malaysia 2-0 to climb to Group B's top spot and secure their ticket to the semifinals of the 33rd SEA Games men's football.
December 11, 2025 | 12:51 am PT
Vietnam aims to avenge Asian Cup loss against Malaysia in SEA Games clash: coach Kim

Vietnam aims to avenge Asian Cup loss against Malaysia in SEA Games clash: coach Kim

Coach Kim Sang-sik said Vietnam U22 players' pride was hurt after the national team's 0-4 defeat to Malaysia in June and they are determined for retribution at the SEA Games clash on Thursday.
December 10, 2025 | 09:49 pm PT
Smallest player of Malaysia targets goal against Vietnam in SEA Games crucial match

Smallest player of Malaysia targets goal against Vietnam in SEA Games crucial match

Despite standing just 1.64 m tall, Malaysian midfielder Haykal Danish is confident of making a huge impact in the decisive Group B match against Vietnam at the 33rd SEA Games on Thursday.
December 10, 2025 | 03:32 pm PT
FIFA to probe Malaysian FA after players banned for forged documents

FIFA to probe Malaysian FA after players banned for forged documents

FIFA is set to launch a formal investigation into the internal operations of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) after the global soccer body suspended seven naturalised players of the national team over the alleged use of doctored documents.
November 18, 2025 | 05:45 am PT
Vietnam to face Malaysia in SEA Games 33 group stage

Vietnam to face Malaysia in SEA Games 33 group stage

Vietnam were put into Group B with Malaysia and Laos following the SEA Games 33 men's football draw held in Thailand.
October 19, 2025 | 08:10 pm PT
Malaysian football's president says Vietnam complained to FIFA over its foreign players' eligibility

Malaysian football's president says Vietnam complained to FIFA over its foreign players' eligibility

Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) acting president Datuk Yusoff Mahadi has addressed the complaints filed by Vietnam and Nepal to FIFA regarding the falsification of documents for seven naturalized players, stating that the issue does not concern him.
October 16, 2025 | 09:47 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
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