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FIFA Rejects FAM's Appeal

Nov 04, 2025

FIFA has rejected the FAM's appeal against sanctions imposed on the national football body and several players. 

The association now has 10 days to request a motivated decision and 21 days following this notification to appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. 

In September, the FAM and seven heritage players were penalized for allegedly submitting falsified documents. 

This, as was part of efforts to confirm the players' eligibility ahead of an Asian Cup qualifier back in June. 

However, the association later explained that a technical error in the submission process by an administrative staff member caused the issue. 

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In a related development, an independent Committee has convened for the first time to begin its inquiry into the case. 

A former Chief Justice, who chairs the committee, said the investigation and report will be completed within six weeks. 

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The Youth and Sports Ministry has warned that it will take stern action if the Warzone World Championship combat event scheduled for December in Negeri Sembilan proceeds as planned.  

The ministry explained that the event has not received official approval from the ministry yet and must go through due process.  

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