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The Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) decision on the dispute between the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) yesterday may have closed one chapter in the arena of international sports law. Bernama FILE PIX

Critics and football pundits believe ending the dependency on foreign-born players and addressing issues from the bottom up is the way forward. - Bernama file photo

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the incident reflected a new and worrying trend in which individuals who voiced critical views become vulnerable to retaliation, including violence.

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

Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a campaign event in New York on Nov 3, 2025. - (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Safee, who won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup under Datuk K. Rajagopal and was the tournament’s top scorer, said the lesson must be taken seriously. Photo - File pic

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.