South Korean media supports FIFA’s severe penalty imposed on Malaysia

08/10/2025 22:14:00 ChampionChatter

South Korea’s Xports News backs the strict punishment by FIFA against the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM).

Recently, South Korea’s Xports News published an article supporting FIFA’s severe penalty against the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) following Malaysia’s 4-0 victory over Vietnam in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, highlighting that this result is linked to fraudulent naturalization paperwork for players.

According to Xports News, FIFA officially confirmed that Malaysia forged birth certificates during the naturalization process for some players, considering this a clear act of fraud. The article emphasizes that the 4-0 win over Vietnam does not accurately reflect the true strength of the two teams and that the punishment against Malaysia is fully justified.

Screenshot_1 — Xports News expresses outrage over Malaysia’s illegal use of naturalized players

“It would be unfair if the Vietnam team were eliminated; Malaysia’s 4-0 victory is merely a farce, and FIFA has pointed out that the documents of the naturalized players were falsified.”

The article also analyzes that Vietnam’s defeat under coach Kim Sang Sik was not due to lack of skill or poor tactics, but because the opponent used ineligible players.

“FIFA has officially confirmed that Malaysia forged birth certificates during the naturalization of foreign players, explicitly labeling this as fraud.

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s loss was not due to incompetence but because the opponent cheated. This penalty serves as a strict warning to other football associations in the region.”

545378828_122144271998803027_629 — FIFA’s penalty against Malaysia has drawn significant attention from international media. Photo: FAM

The article states that FAM’s fraudulent actions not only damage Malaysia’s image internationally but also seriously undermine fairness in regional football.

In the context of Southeast Asian football’s growing development and international recognition, FAM must act promptly to ensure transparency regarding naturalized players and take responsibility for correcting these violations, thereby preserving Malaysia’s football reputation and promoting a fairer competitive environment both regionally and continentally.