Malaysia's football scandal

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Asia Specific

2026-02-07

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Fifa has accused Malaysia of trying to fast-track foreign football players into the men's national team. In one of the biggest scandals in the country’s football history, football's governing body alleges citizenship documents have been doctored. Fifa launched an investigation after Malaysia's 4-0 victory over Vietnam in an Asian Cup qualifier last June, when seven new foreign-born players were in the team. But FIFA later ruled that the documents used to prove their family links to the country – known as the “grandfather rule” - had been doctored, triggering temporary player suspensions, Football Association of Malaysia resignations, and an imminent verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Asia Specific host Mariko Oi is joined in the studio by the Chief Presenter for the BBC’s News channel in Singapore, Steve Lai, as well as author and sports columnist Neil Humphreys. Asia Specific brings you Asia Pacific stories, unpacked by those who know it best, with essential insights and conversations on the stories shaping the region - an economic powerhouse, geo-political flashpoint, and the birthplace of global cultural trends. Hear Asian perspectives on international issues and in-depth analysis on news from a region that’s home to nearly 2.5 billion people. Whether it is the latest on trade between the US and China, the rise and fall of political dynasties in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, or South Korea’s K-pop inspired soft power strategy, we find out what key players are thinking and dive into the stories that matter. Hosted in Singapore by Mariko Oi, alongside BBC experts in Beijing, Bangkok, and beyond – listen to new episodes twice a week. Episodes of Asia Specific are also available on YouTube, here: https://bit.ly/4iJyeVt And do get in touch, we would love to hear from you: asiaspecific@bbc.co.uk
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  • It's hardly a football powerhouse,

  • but Malaysia is going through a scandal that has shaken up the game in Asia.

  • Football's governing body FIFA has accused the country's Football Association of forging documents of seven foreign-born players so they could play for the national team.

  • Malaysia's Football Association denies the allegation,

  • but the entire executive committee has resigned.

  • It's not over.

  • It's been very messy, very ugly, very embarrassing,

  • not only for Malaysian football, but for Asian football generally.

  • And the scandal has prompted a bigger discussion in Asia about what it really means to play for your national team.

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