Tag: National team eligibility
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Malaysia to Take Seven Foreign-Born Players Case to CAS After FIFA Appeal Dismissal
Timeline: From FIFA ruling to CAS appeal The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has announced it will escalate the case involving seven foreign-born players and their eligibility to represent the national football team. After FIFA dismissed FAM’s appeal, the organization confirmed plans to take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The…
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Malaysian Citizenship for Harimau Malaya Heritage Players: Government Confirms Lawful Process Amid FIFA Dispute
Background: Citizenship and the Harimau Malaya Heritage Players The Malaysian government has stated that the citizenship granted to seven players linked to the Harimau Malaya national team was processed in strict accordance with the law. This clarification comes as FIFA considers disciplinary action following allegations of documentary irregularities in the players’ eligibility. The Home Ministry…