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FIFA Penalizes Malaysia for Ineligible Player, FAM Appeals

12/17/2025

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Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Disciplinary Committee ruled that the Football Association of Malaysia fielded an ineligible player.
Malaysia lost 3-0 in three matches against Cape Verde, Singapore, and Palestine.
FAM was fined 10,000 Swiss francs (about RM51,414) and will request full decision details from FIFA.
The seven players are banned for 12 months.
FAM has appealed the CHF 350,000 fine to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Disciplinary Committee ruled that the Football Association of Malaysia fielded an ineligible player.
Malaysia lost 3-0 in three matches against Cape Verde, Singapore, and Palestine.
FAM was fined 10,000 Swiss francs (about RM51,414) and will request full decision details from FIFA.
The seven players are banned for 12 months.
FAM has appealed the CHF 350,000 fine to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.