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FIFA Upholds Major Punishments Against Malaysian Football Association

11/3/2025

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FIFA has upheld punishments against the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), fining it 350,000 Swiss francs.
Seven naturalised players were suspended for 12 months and fined 2,000 Swiss francs.
The decision follows an investigation into falsified documents used to secure citizenship for the players.
FAM plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The ruling raises concerns about FAM's governance and naturalisation policies in Malaysian football.

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FIFA has upheld punishments against the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), fining it 350,000 Swiss francs.
Seven naturalised players were suspended for 12 months and fined 2,000 Swiss francs.
The decision follows an investigation into falsified documents used to secure citizenship for the players.
FAM plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The ruling raises concerns about FAM's governance and naturalisation policies in Malaysian football.