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FAM said it will submit a written request to obtain the grounds of the decision from the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee before considering the next course of action regarding the matter. - Bernama file photo

Local football fans remain on edge as they await the outcome of FAM's appeal against sanctions imposed by FIFA on the national governing body and seven national players. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Brazilian World Cup legend Gilberto Silva takes a selfie with fans after accompanying the FIFA World Cup Trophy to Malaysia as part of the 75-country Global Tour in conjunction with the 2026 World Cup today. - Bernama photo

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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

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

Malaysia’s Under-23 football team has been tasked with reaching the 2025 SEA Games semi-finals in Thailand. Photo: FAM's Facebook page

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

Safiq reflected on his own career, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to lead the team.