FAM continues its legal battle with FIFA, leaving fans exhausted

04/11/2025 12:45:00 ChampionChatter

Acting President of FAM, Datuk Yusoff Mahadi, said the federation will fully prepare all documents, evidence, and arguments needed before taking the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

"FAM will be ready with all relevant documents and information to submit to CAS, aiming to overturn the penalty imposed by FIFA," Yusoff stated.

"The appointed lawyers will scrutinize every necessary detail, and FAM will not remain silent on this matter. We will use every possible channel to seek justice."

Acting President of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Datuk Yusoff Mahadi, confirmed that the case will be taken to CAS

He emphasized that FAM will not retreat or accept a decision they believe could seriously affect the future of Malaysian football.

The 21-day period set by FIFA will be fully utilized by FAM’s experienced legal team to review all relevant aspects.

Previously, FAM’s hope to overturn the FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s decision was crushed after FIFA’s Internal Appeals Committee upheld the original sanction.

FIFA confirmed a fine of 350,000 Swiss francs (about 1.8 million ringgit) against FAM, along with a 12-month suspension and a fine of 2,000 Swiss francs (approximately 10,800 ringgit) for each of the seven players involved in the document forgery scandal.

The seven players—Gabriel Palmero, Facundo Garcés, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Machuca, Joao Figueiredo, Jon Irazabal, and Hector Hevel—are all banned from participating in any football activities for 12 months.

Yusoff admitted that this legal fight could be prolonged and expensive, but stressed that FAM is ready to take on the responsibility to defend Malaysia’s reputation internationally.

"We understand that this process may take a long time and incur high costs, but for the pride of Malaysian football, FAM is prepared to face all challenges ahead," he said.

"At the same time, we will not easily give up despite the previous appeal’s failure. We hope local football fans will continue to pray for and support us."

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