{
  "id": 7115525,
  "title": "FIFA gives green light to Bergson and Tapp to play for Malaysia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/fifa-gives-green-light-to-bergson-and-tapp-to-play-for-malaysia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T13:21:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1532043/fifa-gives-green-light-bergson-and-tapp-play-malaysia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Bergson Da Silva and Brad Tapp, two Malayan football players, have received official approval from FIFA to represent the Harimau Malaya national team, it has been announced. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, stating that FIFA has completed a comprehensive review of their eligibility based on international laws and regulations. FAM emphasized that this confirmation came after FIFA's thorough examination of both players' eligibility status in line with the established rules and regulations. The presence of Bergson, a formidable player in the M-League, and Tapp's robust defense will significantly bolster Harimau Malaya as they prepare for their upcoming FIFA Asean Cup matches scheduled from September 25 to October 5. The team will compete in Group A alongside Indonesia, Singapore, and Bangladesh. However, the news is not entirely positive, as the eligibility paperwork for Argentine forward Manuel Hidalgo and Australian center-back Shane Lowry is still being processed by FIFA, and FAM is eagerly awaiting their official decision.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: All the burning questions have finally been answered, prolific hitman Bergson Da Silva and defender Brad Tapp are officially cleared to don the Harimau Malaya jersey.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Sport : FIFA Clears Bergson, Tapp To Represent Malaysia - FAM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/sport-fifa-clears-bergson-tapp-to-represent-malaysia-fam",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:17:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}