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.
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.