US EditionFifa rejects Malaysia’s appeal over sanctions on mixed-heritage players
- FIFA has rejected the Football Association of Malaysia's appeal regarding the suspension of seven mixed heritage players, confirming all sanctions imposed on them on November 3.
- FAM is ordered to pay a fine of 350,000 Swiss francs to FIFA, while each player is fined 2,000 Swiss francs and banned from football activities for 12 months.
- FAM has indicated they will seek the full details of the decision from FIFA before deciding on further actions, including a possible appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
- Acting FAM president Datuk Yusoff Mahadi expressed surprise at the outcome, stating FAM remains dedicated to defending the rights of their players and Malaysian football.
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FIFA confirmed the sanctions against Argentine footballers Imanol Machuca, Facundo Garcés and Rodrigo Holgado, who will have to comply with the suspension and pay the respective financial fines. It comes after the appeal filed by the Federation of Malaysia Football (FAM) for the sanction of forgery of documents. The FIFA Appeals Commission ratified the sanctions for the Federation and the seven footballers involved among which are the Argentine …
Another story about fake papers. FIFA confirmed this Monday the rejection of the Federation's appeal...
While the leaders of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) are still confused, the country's media appears satisfied with FIFA's decision.
The FIFA Appeals Commission has dismissed appeals filed by the Malaysian Football Federation (FAM) and...
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