How much did FAM and the players pay in fines?

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FAM and Players Fined for Documentation Violations

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has been fined CHF350,000, equivalent to approximately RM1.8 million, and each of the seven affected players received a CHF2,000 fine, which amounts to about RM10,560. These penalties were imposed by Fifa's Disciplinary Committee due to violations related to the documentation submitted for the eligibility of these players.
FAM's Financial Penalty

FAM was mandated to pay a total of CHF350,000, a sum that translates to roughly RM1.8 million. This fine was a consequence of the committee finding the association guilty of submitting falsified documents concerning the eligibility of seven naturalised players.
Individual Player Fines

In addition to the association's penalty, each of the seven players involved was fined CHF2,000. This individual financial sanction amounts to approximately RM10,560 per player. These players were identified as Gabriel Felipe Arrocha, Facundo Garces, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Machuca, Joao Figueiredo, Jon Irazabal, and Hector Hevel.
Underlying Offence

The disciplinary action stemmed from Fifa's determination that falsified documents were submitted to confirm the players' eligibility to compete in a 2027 Asian Cup Qualifier match against Vietnam on June 10. The violations specifically contravened Article 22 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) concerning document falsification.
Additional Sanctions

Beyond the financial penalties, both FAM and the seven players faced further sanctions. The players were suspended from all football-related activities for 12 months, effective from the date the decision was notified. FAM has since filed an official appeal with Fifa against these disciplinary decisions.

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