Gallifuoco's prospects of representing Malaysia received a boost
KUALA LUMPUR: KL City defender Giancarlo Gallifuoco’s prospects of representing Malaysia have received a boost after his status was changed to a local player in the FA of Malaysia (FAM)’s Competition Management System (CMS).
Kuala Lumpur - The chances for Giancarlo Gallifuoco to represent Malaysia have improved after his status was updated to a Malaysian player in the FA of Malaysia's Competition Management System. This change allows him to qualify as a local in the M-League, but his international eligibility still requires FIFA's approval. Gallifuoco, an Australian-born defender, could potentially qualify under FIFA's transitional legal certainty principle, as his final official youth appearance occurred before the 2020 regulatory changes.
The 31-year-old met all other requirements under Article 10 paragraph 2(b) of the FIFA Statutes, having represented Australia in youth levels and fulfilling the required residency period after obtaining Malaysian citizenship. Gallifuoco last played for Australia in 2016 at the Under-23 Asian Cup and has never earned a senior international cap.
With his local registration confirmed and a legal pathway initiated under FIFA's provisions, Gallifuoco is closer than ever to becoming eligible for Harimau Malaya, pending FIFA's final decision.
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