AFC may rule Malaysia lose match against Vietnam after FIFA conclusion

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee affirmed that the authority to handle the Malaysia-Vietnam match belongs to the AFC, opening up the possibility that the team will be disqualified or have points deducted if the players are determined to be ineligible to compete.

Malaysia's naturalized players are in big trouble.

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has just revealed an important detail that could open up new developments in the shocking incident in Malaysian football: the responsibility to review the playing qualifications of naturalized players belongs to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), not under the direct authority of FIFA.

In its official conclusion, FIFA stressed that the issue of nationality and the right to represent the national team is governed by the Regulations on the Status of Players (RGAS) - a global legal framework that clearly defines the conditions for teams to compete. Accordingly, any violations related to the Malaysia-Vietnam match in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers will be investigated and handled by the AFC.

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee stated: “It is an established principle in football that federations and clubs are fully responsible for fielding only eligible players.” In other words, if players found to be ineligible still play, FAM and the Malaysian team could be disqualified or have points deducted, depending on the decision of the AFC’s adjudicating body.

This development is causing a stir in Malaysian public opinion. Many experts in the region believe that FIFA has completed their part - dealing with the act of document forgery. But the next step, when the AFC gets involved, the consequences could directly affect the performance of the Malaysian team in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

According to experts, if the AFC determines that a naturalized player played against the rules in the match against Vietnam, it is possible that Malaysia will be disqualified or have the match result annulled. At that time, the consequences will not only affect the honor, but also the future of the Asian Cup qualifying campaign.

From a paperwork scandal, Malaysian football is now facing a much bigger risk - losing points, losing prestige, and losing the trust of fans. And as FIFA itself has emphasized: in football, there is no room for dishonesty, whether on the field or in the federation office.

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