Malaysia Football Federation to Challenge FIFA Sanctions

FIFA cited falsified or doctored documentation in sanctioning Malaysia football for breaches in an AFC qualifier.

FIFA sanctioned Malaysia for using fraudulent documentation related to player eligibility, suspending seven overseas-born players and fining the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) $438,000. FAM disputes the claims, plans to appeal, and asserts the legitimacy of the players, while facing potential further penalties from the Asian Football Confederation.