The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has officially initiated an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over the sanctions imposed by Fifa on the association and seven Harimau Malaya heritage players.
Acting president Yusoff Mahadi said CAS had given FAM’s legal team 10 days to submit its full written arguments, with the deadline set for Dec 18.
“FAM reiterates its full commitment to handling this process professionally, transparently, and in accordance with all legal procedures set by CAS.
“Further updates will be provided from time to time,” he said in a statement today.
On Nov 3, Fifa announced that it had rejected FAM’s appeal against its sanctions “in its entirety” and that Harimau Malaya’s points in their ongoing 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign might be docked.
FAM and the…