The 12-month suspensions imposed on the seven foreign-born "heritage" footballers at the centre of Malaysia’s International Federation of Association Football (Fifa) eligibility scandal expired on Oct 31, allowing them to resume their playing careers from Nov 1.

According to a Malaysian Football League (MFL) circular dated Oct 30, the suspensions had ended, a development subsequently confirmed by MFL CEO Shazli Shaik Mohd on Nov 1.

However, the expiry of the suspensions does not mean the players can return to the national team. Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president Ab Ghani Hassan has said that the seven remain ineligible to represent Malaysia under Fifa's decision, meaning...

However, the expiry of the suspensions does not mean the players can return to the national team. Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president Ab Ghani Hassan has said that the seven remain ineligible to represent Malaysia under Fifa's decision, meaning they can resume playing at club level but cannot turn out for Harimau Malaya.