{
  "id": 13678931,
  "title": "AFC fine FAM, bans JDT's Israfilov for two matches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/afc-fine-fam-bans-jdts-israfilov-for-two-matches",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T08:42:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1553127/afc-fine-fam-bans-jdts-israfilov-two-matches"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has penalized the Malaysian Football Association (FAM) and Johor Darul Ta zim (JDT) defender Eddy Israfilov for disciplinary infractions in recent AFC competitions. Israfilov, 34, was sent off during JDT's Asian Champions League Elite League (ACLE) match against Thailand's Buriram United on September 15th. The AFC found Israfilov guilty of serious foul play and imposed a two-match suspension, including an automatic one-match ban due to his expulsion in the JDT-Buriram game. The suspension will affect JDT's matches against FC Pohang Steelers on October 13th and Port FC on October 27th. Additionally, Israfilov is fined US$2,000 (RM8,700) under AFC Disciplinary Circular Article 4.1.2. Meanwhile, FAM received a US$1,750 (RM7,600) fine for a punctuality violation during the AFC Under-20 Asian Cup qualifiers against Laos on September 6th, when the match was delayed by 1 minute and 24 seconds at the start of the second half. This is FAM's fourth violation within the recidivism period. The US$1,750 (RM7,600) fine adds to FAM's cumulative continental fines, which have surpassed US$53,000 (RM228,000) in 2026, primarily due to technical non-compliance, operational delays, and regulatory penalties. Both Israfilov and FAM must pay their respective fines within 30 days of receiving the decisions, as per AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code Article 11.5.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has sanctioned the FA of Malaysia (FAM) and Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) defender Eddy Israfilov following disciplinary breaches in recent continental fixtures.",
  "key_points": [
    "AFC penalizes Malaysian FAM and JDT's Israfilov for disciplinary violations",
    "Israfilov banned for two matches, fined US$2,000 for serious foul play",
    "FAM fined US$1,750 for punctuality violation during AFC Under-20 Asian Cup"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}