I don’t have live access to current news in this turn. Here’s the most recent context I can share based on trusted sources up to late 2025:
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The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has experienced governance and financial challenges in recent years, including FIFA-initiated normalization processes to stabilize administration and finances. This has influenced the operation of domestic competitions and licensing requirements for clubs.[4][5]
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In 2025–2026 there were developments around expanding competitive pathways beyond the Dhivehi Premier League, with regional leagues and a new pathway program reportedly introduced to widen participation and provide a route to the top flight. These steps suggest an emphasis on broader development and governance reforms within FAM.[7][4]
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FIFA and AFC have remained engaged with Maldives football, including visits and continued support discussions to bolster organizational capacity and national football development. This ongoing involvement typically accompanies progress in licensing, youth development, and women’s football initiatives.[6][9][4]
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div FIFA has appointed a normalisation committee to revise Football Association of Maldives (FAM) statutes, removing President Ilham Ahmed. “The decision to appoint a normalisation committee follows the collapse of the FAM Congress in September and resignations of several of the members of the FAM Executive Committee, which made it impossible to reach the necessary quorum to take valid decisions,” read a statement from football’s world governing body today.
minivannewsarchive.comFootball Association of Maldives (FAM) on Tuesday, revealed that it has sought a greenlight to resume practices for the national football team and was pending approval from the Health Protection Agency (HPA).
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www.gazette.gov.mvFIFA President Gianni Infantino paid his first official visit to the Maldives, where he met with the country's Head of State, His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, and participated in a football festival alongside local officials and legends.
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