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Malaysian Football Association Resigns Amid Player Scandal

1/28/2026

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On January 28, 2026, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) executive committee resigned after a scandal over seven foreign-born players' naturalization.
FIFA fined FAM $450,000 and suspended seven players for one year over fraudulent documentation, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport lifting the ban during the appeal.
Mohamad Yusoff Mahadi, acting president of FAM, said Noor Azman Rahman would manage operations until a new committee is appointed.

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On January 28, 2026, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) executive committee resigned after a scandal over seven foreign-born players' naturalization.
FIFA fined FAM $450,000 and suspended seven players for one year over fraudulent documentation, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport lifting the ban during the appeal.
Mohamad Yusoff Mahadi, acting president of FAM, said Noor Azman Rahman would manage operations until a new committee is appointed.