Eligibility Scandal
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FIFA rejects Malaysia's appeal over players' fake eligibility documents
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FIFA's Appeal Committee has rejected the Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) appeal, upholding sanctions against the federation and seven naturalized players for using falsified documents. The players, who featured in a 4-0 win over Vietnam in June, face 12-month bans starting September 26, 2025. FAM plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.