Thai Fans: 'Xuan Son will score 3 goals against Malaysia'

Thai fans drew attention by forecasting that Xuan Son will net a hat-trick versus Malaysia, in the context of disputes over penalties and the group of naturalized players before the crucial clash with Vietnam.

The decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to temporarily suspend FIFA's sanctions against seven Malaysian naturalized players has sparked intense debate across Southeast Asia. On various forums and social media platforms, many Thai supporters have expressed frustration and skepticism about the fairness of international football in the case involving Malaysia.

Immediately after news spread that Malaysia might get their sanctions "relaxed," numerous critical, sarcastic, and concerned comments appeared on Thai social media. Below are some notable opinions from Thai fans widely circulated:

“Brazil-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son has fully recovered from injury; Vietnam’s team probably won’t face much difficulty. He could easily score three goals against Malaysia,” commented a Thai fan.

“Playing at club level might be acceptable, but these naturalized players should be banned from the national team,” another opinion expressed a firm stance.

“Now we just have to wait and see if FIFA and AFC have the courage to deduct points,” wrote another Thai fan, showing doubt about how strict the penalty for Malaysia will be.

According to regional media, CAS approved the urgent request from the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)to temporarily suspend the 12-month ban imposed by FIFA on seven naturalized players due to suspicions of using invalid documents. This decision allows the players to continue competing while awaiting the final ruling.

This “temporary” aspect has raised concerns among Thai public about the fairness of official tournaments, especially the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. In the scenario where CAS has not yet issued a final verdict, the seven Malaysian naturalized players could still participate in the last qualifying match, including the encounter with Vietnam on March 31.