Kuala Lumpur, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Anger as bid to ramp up Malaysia's football fortunes backfires

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2026-01-30

A ham-fisted attempt to ramp up Malaysia's footballing fortunes with foreign-born players has backfired, critics say, sparking soul-searching and calls to redouble the focus on homegrown talent. Malaysian football was thrown into fresh chaos Wednesday when the local governing body's entire executive body quit. It was the latest twist in a saga over seven naturalised players who allegedly used forged documents to join the national team. FIFA accus......

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