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While no specific allocation was announced for football, economists said the move could signal a pause to reassess governance and performance issues before new public funds are channelled into the sector. - Bernama photo

Uruguay's Argentine head coach Marcelo Bielsa watches his players from the touchline during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Chile and Uruguay at the Julio Martinez Pradanos Nacional stadium in Santiago on September 9, 2025. (Photo by Rodrigo ARANGUA / AFP)

FAM stressed that the International FIFA's decision on Malaysia’s heritage players presented an inaccurate account of the issue. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

FAM stressed that the International FIFA's decision on Malaysia’s heritage players presented an inaccurate account of the issue. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Hannah said FIFA’s statement in the 19-page document was serious and damaging to the country’s image. - Bernama file photo

FAM secretary-general Datuk Noor Azman Rahman admitted that a technical error had been identified in the process of submitting documents by the governing body’s administrative staff.

Last Friday, FAM and the seven players were penalised by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee for violating Article 22 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code concerning document falsification. - AFP file photo

The NFDP, launched by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on April 10, 2014, is a comprehensive football development programme for players aged between seven and 17 in every state. - Photo source: FAM/FB