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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

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) considers the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision involving seven national players as disproportionate, although it respects the jurisdiction of the world’s highest sports tribunal. Bernama FILE PIX

While AFC could offer support to FAM, any assistance would depend on the nature of the issues involved and what the governing body required.

The IIC set up by FAM to probe into the alleged forged documents scandal said it could not conclusively determine who falsified the impugned documents. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

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

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

FAM’s legal counsel Serge Vittoz at a press conference in Petaling Jaya here, today. Photo by Bernama

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) held a press conference today to provide updates on the status of seven Malaysian national football players. Photo by Bernama