You cleared the players, why fine FAM now, TMJ asks FIFA
The Tunku Mahkota Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, has questioned FIFA on why it decided to impose a fine on the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and suspend seven mixed-heritage footballers over alleged document falsification, despite having previously cleared these players.
Tunku Ismail said FAM has been compliant with the processes and has cooperated with both the global football body and the Malaysian government.
“What led to such a decision? Was there any external party that influenced FIFA’s decision?” he asked in a posting on X.
He called out FIFA for imposing the fine and suspension without providing solid reasons, and for quickly announcing its decision in a public domain, despite the fact that the appeal process from FAM has yet to be completed.
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