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The seven national heritage footballers have admitted that their claim to Malaysian ancestry is generally based on family hearsay rather than verified records, according to the 63-page motivated decision released by world governing body FIFA. - Photo: FACEBOOK / FAM

FAM remains committed to defending the rights of players who are eligible to represent the country. Photo by Bernama

According to the 63-page motivated decision released by the world football governing body, the investigation should aim to identify the individuals responsible for the falsification of documents. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

The seven Harimau Malaya ‘heritage players’ suspended by FIFA may seek compensation from FAM for lost income after the association admitted an administrative error contributed to their 12-month bans. Photo: Bernama

FIFA-sanctioned terminations of heritage player contracts, like Gabriel Palmero’s with CD Tenerife, have raised questions about who is responsible for their futures. Photo: Facebook

The FIFA Appeals Committee upheld the penalty imposed by the body's Disciplinary Committee against FAM and the seven heritage players for offences related to document forgery under Article 22 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC).

Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) owner and Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. Photo by Bernama.

TMJ addressed the controversy over FAM’s dispute with FIFA on the eligibility of seven ‘heritage players’ in a press conference on Oct 25. - Photo: Bernama

Tengku Abdul Rahman said that he believes the presence of naturalised and heritage players can improve the quality of play and competitiveness of the national squad.