FAM refutes FIFA's findings, says seven players did not knowingly use false documents


PETALING JAYA: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have refuted FIFA’s findings, saying that the description provided in the world body’s judgment is inaccurate and that the seven mixed-heritage players did not knowingly use falsified documents.

In a statement issued on Tuesday (Oct 7), FAM stressed that FIFA’s claim that the players "obtained or were aware of forged documents" was unfounded, as no solid evidence had been presented to support the allegation.

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