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FIFA blocks seven suspended players from returning to Harimau Malaya

Their 12-month bans expire at the end of October, but FAM says the players remain ineligible to represent Malaysia

Ab Ghani seeks KDN answers on citizenship, passports of seven heritage players

New FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan says the football governing body will seek clarification from Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail as citizenship and passport matters fall outside FAM’s jurisdiction

FAM apologises to Malaysian fans over seven players’ document controversy

New president Ab Ghani Hassan vows tighter verification and governance procedures to prevent a repeat of the controversy that led to FIFA sanctions against FAM and seven players

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