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TMJ slams ‘politically motivated’ FIFA ban on Malaysian players

Johor regent says FIFA’s sanctions against seven naturalised players were based on “misapplied laws” and driven by hidden agendas

Malaysia will not bow to those fearing Harimau Malaya’s rise: TMJ

Johor Regent questions FIFA’s sudden reversal and urges FAM to appeal swiftly against sanctions on seven naturalised players

Citizenship process for Harimau Malaya players followed law: Saifuddin

Home minister says naturalisation procedures were rigorous and fully compliant, as Hannah Yeoh urges patience with FAM’s FIFA appeal

FAM hits back at FIFA over heritage player ban, vows to fight sanctions

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has come out swinging after FIFA’s decision to sanction the body and several naturalised players, insisting it acted transparently and with prior approval from the world governing body, now pledging to mount a full legal appeal

FIFA slams FAM: Forged documents, fines and 12-month suspension rattles Malaysian football

World football’s governing body has sanctioned the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven naturalised players for using falsified documents to secure eligibility in the Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam in June

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