The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) faces criticism from former national players, including Lim Fong Kee, James Wong, and C Nadarajan, regarding its policy of naturalizing foreign players for the national team. They urge FAM to prioritize developing local talent instead. Lim questions the sustainability of relying on naturalized players, emphasizing the need for grassroots development and local coaching.
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Wong expresses concern that the current national team doesn’t feel “Malaysian enough,” and Nadarajan deems it unfair to grant citizenship to footballers while others born in the country lack citizenship. The practice of naturalization is facing increasing scrutiny and calls for review.
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