00:01The Football Association of Malaysia contends that FIFA's sanctions are disproportionate after losing its appeal with the Court of Arbitration
00:09for Sport over the forgery case involving seven naturalized players.
00:14FAM said it accepted responsibility for its oversight failures during proceedings at the CAS, but that the fine of 350
00:21,000 Swiss francs was unfair.
00:23It said while FAM respects the authority of the CAS, the sanctions imposed appear disproportionate, particularly when compared to sanctions
00:31imposed in similar cases before the CAS.
00:34The association added that the outcome was particularly disappointing for the seven footballers who were banned from playing in official
00:41matches for 12 months.
00:43FAM said the players were not involved in the administrative process and had no knowledge of the matters related to
00:48administration.
00:49FAM and the seven naturalized Malaysian footballers were penalized by FIFA after the World Football Body said FAM had submitted
00:57falsified documents to confirm the players' eligibility before Malaysia's 2027 Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam on June 10.
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