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FIFA sanctions

News updates regarding FIFA sanctions.

Thanh Hoa escapes FIFA sanctions and a turning point in Vietnamese football's transfer market on February 28th.

Thanh Hoa cleared a $100,000 debt and avoided a FIFA penalty, while Dong Nai consolidated their top spot in the First Division after a 5-1 victory despite the absence of Cong Phuong and Minh Vuong.

International

Crisis at Thanh Hoa FC: A battle for survival with a squad of 16 players.

The 1-3 defeat against CAHN exposed the harsh reality for the Thanh Hoa team, with only 16 players registered to play and a transfer ban imposed by FIFA.
Thanh Hoa FC avoids FIFA sanctions: Registers 6 new players with the goal of avoiding relegation.

Thanh Hoa FC is preparing to have its FIFA transfer ban lifted after settling old debts, and is ready to introduce striker Amar Catic along with five other quality new signings in the V-League.

The case of 7 Malaysian players escaping FIFA sanctions: AFC points to a rare precedent at CAS.

The AFC Secretary-General stated that the CAS's temporary suspension of FIFA's 12-month ban on seven Malaysian naturalized players is a positive and unprecedented development.
Malaysia has a chance to escape FIFA sanctions after a turning point from CAS.

Following the CAS decision to temporarily suspend the execution of the sentence, experts believe that Malaysia has a 50% chance of successfully appealing the case against the seven naturalized players accused of falsifying documents.
Malaysia has a 50% chance of overturning FIFA's sanctions before their match against Vietnam.

AFC Secretary General Windsor John revealed unprecedented positive signals from CAS, opening up opportunities for seven Malaysian naturalized players ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
Thanh Hoa overcomes pain to face Ho Chi Minh City Police: The adversity of 17 players and the willpower of Thanh Hoa province.

Facing a transfer ban from FIFA and financial difficulties, Thanh Hoa FC is forced to register a minimum number of players for their match against Ho Chi Minh City Police in the V-League 2025/26.

Rodrigo Holgado and other Malaysian naturalized stars receive a lifeline from CAS.
January 27, 2026 10:24

The Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) decision to temporarily suspend the penalties opens up a chance for seven Malaysian players to make a comeback, despite the significant damage to their careers.
Malaysian national team center-back faces FIFA ban, sending Deportivo Alaves into crisis.
December 29, 2025 06:11

FIFA's penalty against Facundo Garces is plunging Deportivo Alaves into a serious personnel crisis in La Liga just before the winter transfer window.
Vietnam women's team loses gold medal, Malaysia receives FIFA penalty.
December 18, 2025 16:46

A controversial goal cost the Vietnamese women's team the gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games, while Malaysian football was rocked by a 0-3 forfeit loss in three friendly matches due to the use of naturalized players in violation of regulations.
KAFA: Malaysia has no grounds to appeal FIFA's sanctions.
November 21, 2025 13:28

Husin Deraman: FAM has no basis to appeal to CAS. If FIFA upholds the ruling, Malaysia could be deducted 6 points and fined 350,000 Swiss francs. Seven players banned for 12 months.
FIFA sanctions threaten Malaysia, Cklamovski's future uncertain.
November 11, 2025 10:29

The scandal involving seven naturalized players using forged documents puts Malaysia at risk of being disqualified from the 2027 Asian Cup. FIFA has fined them 350,000 Swiss francs; the CAS is expected to issue a ruling in early 2026.

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