Summary
The Football Association of Malaysia's entire executive committee resigned due to a scandal involving foreign-born players using forged documents. FIFA had suspended seven players and fined the association $400,000. The players' suspensions are temporarily lifted as the appeal is reviewed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Key Facts
- The executive committee of the Football Association of Malaysia resigned over a document forgery scandal involving foreign-born players.
- FIFA suspended seven foreign-born players for a year and fined the Malaysian football association $400,000.
- The controversy sparked intense scrutiny of Malaysia's football governance.
- The players involved come from Argentina, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Spain.
- FIFA overturned the results of three Malaysian matches due to player ineligibility.
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport paused the FIFA-imposed player bans during the appeal process.
- The scandal led to criticism from fans and lawmakers in Malaysia.
