FAM Controversy
Tunku Ismail doubts FIFA will overturn Malaysia player sanctions
Reported by AI
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.