Malaysia Football
Tunku Ismail doubts FIFA will overturn Malaysia player sanctions
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Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim expressed skepticism that FIFA will reverse sanctions on Malaysia's football association and seven naturalized players for eligibility violations. Speaking at a press conference on October 25, 2025, in Petaling Jaya, he emphasized shared responsibility across FAM and questioned the origins of the complaint. The penalties include one-year player suspensions and a fine of about RM1.8 million on FAM.
FIFA delays verdict on Malaysia's seven suspended naturalized players
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FIFA's Appeal Committee has postponed its ruling on the suspension of seven naturalized players for the Malaysian national team, originally expected on October 30 or 31. The delay stems from requests for further clarification on eligibility documents amid a leaked report questioning one player's heritage. Malaysian officials have condemned the leak as unverified and damaging to the ongoing appeal process.
New Argentine document questions Facundo Garces' Malaysian ancestry
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A newly surfaced document has intensified the FIFA probe into Malaysian naturalized players, casting doubt on defender Facundo Garces' claimed Malaysian lineage. The alleged birth certificate of his grandfather indicates an Argentine birth, contradicting submissions by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). This revelation poses challenges to Malaysia's appeal against the players' suspensions.