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Facundo Garces

Facundo Garces
The latest news and top stories on Facundo Garces, a suspended Malaysian footballer. The Argentine-born centre-back, currently with Alaves, received a 12-month FIFA ban for 'doctored documentation' regarding his eligibility to play for Malaysia. He was a key defender for the national team, featuring in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Garces is now assisting with the appeal process.
Fifa

Footballers in Malaysia eligibility scandal are ‘victims’, ban unfair, says union

FIFPro says the sanctions by Fifa on the seven players declared to have Malaysian ancestry ‘are grossly disproportionate’.

Fifa kicks out Malaysia’s ‘heritage players’ appeal, urges criminal probes

Fifa claims Malaysia cheated, but minister says players are citizens

The home minister says he has waived constitutional conditions on Malaysian citizenship for the seven players.

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