Fifa accuses Malaysia of faking foreign-born players' eligibility
Published: 10/7/2025

Fifa accuses Malaysia of falsifying citizenship documents for foreign-born national football team players, resulting in their suspension. The Football Association of Malaysia claims the discrepancies were due to an "administrative error" and plans to appeal Fifa's penalties. The incident highlights the issue of cheating in football and the importance of verifying players' eligibility to prevent unfair advantages.



