FIFA TO SUMMON FAM SEC-GEN OVER ALLEGED DOCUMENT FORGERY CASE

PETALING JAYA, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will summon Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) secretary-general Datuk Noor Azman Rahman as part of its investigation into alleged document forgery involving seven national heritage players.

Acting FAM president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi said the investigation aims to ascertain Noor Azman’s role and level of involvement in the alleged forgery.

“We have also received an email from FIFA informing us that they will be investigating him.

“FIFA wants to gain a clearer understanding of the processes involving Noor Azman and the responsibilities he carried out,” he told a media conference after a special FAM Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting at Wisma FAM here today.

Mohd Yusoff said Noor Azman will also be referred to FAM’s Disciplinary Committee to determine his position.

He said the Disciplinary Committee’s decision will subsequently be referred to the EXCO for a final determination on Noor Azman’s status.

“It depends on the extent of the offence. If the offence is minor, there are corresponding penalties, and if it is serious, there are heavier penalties. Ultimately, the EXCO will make the final decision,” he said.

In October, Noor Azman was suspended with immediate effect following an investigation by FIFA into the status of the seven Harimau Malaya heritage players.

-- BERNAMA