PETALING JAYA: América de Cali has confirmed that Rodrigo Holgado is suspended and says that it will monitor the appeal process.
The Colombian club issued a statement on Saturday (Sept 27) after being notified that Holgado, 30, is suspended for 12 months from all football-related activity.
They said both the Football Association of Malaysia and the player will file the corresponding appeals under FIFA’s Disciplinary Code for review by the competent bodies.
“The Legal Department of América de Cali will remain in constant contact with the Football Association of Malaysia to monitor the progress of this process,” the statement said.
Holgado is one of seven players hit with heavy sanctions by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee for breaching Article 22 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code concerning forgery and falsification.
Following an investigation triggered by a complaint regarding player eligibility, the Disciplinary Committee found FAM guilty and ordered the national body to pay a fine of CHF350,000 (RM1,849,812).
The seven players were each fined CHF2,000 (RM10,570) and handed a 12-month suspension from all football-related activities.
