MACC has not opened an investigation paper yet regarding allegations of document falsification in the registration of seven “heritage” players by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM).
Chief commissioner Azam Baki said this is because the case is viewed as a technical issue between FAM and the International Federation of Association Football (Fifa), adding that it will leave it to the national football governing body to resolve the issue.
"So, it's up to Fifa whether they will consider or not (the appeal submitted by FAM). But, for now, the MACC will not investigate this case as it's more about Fifa's action.
"We have also taken into account the verification made by the Home Ministry in connection with the seven ‘heritage’ players,” he told reporters after the award ceremony for the Anti-Corruption Student Volunteer Corps Cadets at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin today.
The media had previously reported that FAM and seven “heritage” players were penalised by Fifa’s Disciplinary Committee after being found guilty of violating Article 22 of the Fifa Disciplinary Code (FDC) related to document falsification.
The seven players are Gabriel Felipe Arrocha, Facundo Garces, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Machuca, Joao Figueiredo, Jon Irazabal, and Hector Hevel.
- Bernama
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