Facundo Garces from the Spanish first league of Alaves is among the seven of the players to whom the FIFA sentenced a one-year suspension after the counterfeit documentation was determined to be able to play in a qualification match for the Asian Championship and Vietnam.
FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced that seven players – Garces, Gabriel Arrocha, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Machuca, Joao Figueiredo, Jon Irazabal and Hector Hevel Tazim – punished by 12-month suspension from all football activities.
FIFA said it was Malaysia Football Association (FAM) used fake documentation In order to include a seven of the players in the national team.
Fam has announced an appealclaiming that FIFA has previously reviewed the player’s documentation and officially confirmed that they are eligible for playing for Malaysia.
In connection with this decision, FAM will complain and take advantage of all available legal channels and procedures to ensure the interests of players and Malaysian national team are always protectedstands in the state’s statement.
All seven players played in the victory of Malaysia over Vietnam 4: 0 in the third round of qualifications for the Asian Championship 2027. 10. June, after which FIFA has received complaint regarding the eligibility of several players.
Figueiredo and Holgado scored goals in Malaysia’s victory. Garces played every game for Alaves this season, which He is currently in the tenth spanish La League.
FIFA also ordered FAM to pay a penalty of 350,000 Swiss francs, While players are punished with 2,000 Swiss francs.
The decision may appeal to the FIFA appeal committee, reports the report.
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