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Malaysian heritage player, Facundo Garces, clarified the confusion surrounding his lineage and connection to Malaysia, confirming his eligibility to play for the Harimau Malaya national team. A previous statement, misinterpreted as claiming eligibility through his great-grandparents, sparked controversy, particularly in Indonesia. Garces confirmed his Malaysian citizenship is through his grandparents, aligning with FIFA regulations which permit representation through grandparent lineage, not great-grandparents. He expressed pride in representing Malaysia.
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