Malaysia’s Football Association Admits ‘Technical Error’ In Document Submission For 7 Naturalised Players Banned By FIFA

LocalFootball
30 Sep 2025 • 5:00 PM MYT
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The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has acknowledged a “technical error” in submitting documents for seven naturalised players who were suspended by world football governing body FIFA last Friday (Sep 26), but insisted they are legitimate citizens. FIFA’s year-long ban on the players has made waves in the football-mad country, with Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Johor regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim among the public figures who have weighed in on the issue.

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