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Joao Figueiredo

Joao Figueiredo
The latest news and top stories on Joao Figueiredo. He is a Brazilian-born Malaysian forward for Johor Darul Ta'zim. Figueiredo was suspended by FIFA for 12 months and fined 2,000 Swiss francs due to "doctored documentation" concerning his eligibility to play for Malaysia. He was one of seven naturalised players sanctioned, having scored in Malaysia's 4-0 Asian Cup qualifier win against Vietnam.
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Malaysia out of Asian Cup race after AFC overturns wins, hands down US$50,000 fine

Malaysia punished for fielding ineligible players; wins over Nepal and Vietnam converted into 3-0 forfeits.

Malaysian FA disappointed with CAS ruling to partially uphold player sanctions

Can Malaysian football ‘reset’? Mass resignations kick off reboot debate

Nothing will change if the same officials are re-elected with no one held accountable for the ‘heritage players’ fiasco, observers say.

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