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Jon Irazabal

Jon Irazabal
The latest news and top stories on Jon Irazabal, a Malaysian footballer. He is a central defender or left back who last played for Johor Darul Ta'zim. Born in Spain, he was suspended by FIFA for 12 months in September 2025, along with six other players, due to doctored documentation regarding his eligibility to represent Malaysia in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. He also received a 2,000 Swiss franc fine.
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

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