Malaysian media are demanding the resignation of FAM leaders.
After FIFA rejected the appeal and upheld the accusation of submitting altered documents related to seven "legacy" players, Twentytwo13 called for the entire FAM leadership to resign. FAM stated that it would appeal to the CAS.
Twentytwo13 newspaper called for the entire leadership of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to resign immediately, after FIFA rejected their appeal and upheld the allegations regarding the submission of manipulated documents for seven "legacy" players. FAM Acting President Datuk Wira Yusoff Mahadi announced he would continue to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), a move that Twentytwo13 deemed a "mistake" as it only prolongs the embarrassment and wastes resources.
FIFA rejects appeal, penalty upheld.
According to sources, FIFA is upholding its decision regarding the sanctions related to Malaysia's "seven heritage players," including a 12-month suspension for the players and a 350,000 Swiss franc fine against FAM for falsifying documents about their ancestry.
| Item | Decision |
|---|---|
| Seven Malaysian naturalized players | Suspended for 12 months |
| FAM | A fine of 350,000 Swiss francs. |
| Nature of the violation | Submitting altered documents related to ancestry |
Twentytwo13 calls for a collective resignation.
The Twentytwo13 newspaper commented that continuing the lawsuit "does not protect Malaysian football, but only prolongs the shame and wastes national resources." The article emphasized: "In reality, FAM has completely failed in management, internal control, and leadership responsibility... What fans need now is not a new appeal, but real accountability."
In that spirit, Twentytwo13 demanded that "the entire FAM leadership resign en masse," considering this a prerequisite for starting over, because "a group that has lost public trust cannot continue to run, much less restore its lost prestige."
FAM's response and CAS roadmap
FAM Acting President Datuk Wira Yusoff Mahadi announced that they will appeal to the CAS. According to the article, if the CAS upholds FIFA's ruling, Malaysian football risks facing a major crisis, potentially costing the national team the chance to participate in the Asian Cup and having a long-term impact on its image.
Impact: crisis of confidence and pressure for reform.
Twentytwo13 stated that fans “are tired of repeated apologies and empty promises.” The call for collective resignation was described as a step to “save the honor of Malaysian football” before discussing any recovery roadmap.
Key numbers
- 7 "legacy" players suspended for 12 months.
- FAM was fined 350,000 Swiss francs.
- Expected appeal: CAS
In this context, the central question is no longer about the chances of winning or losing at CAS, but rather how FAM will respond to the crisis of confidence – an issue that Twentytwo13 itself considers crucial and in need of immediate attention.