The International Federation of Professional Footballers (Fifpro) has expressed its support for the seven Harimau Malaya "heritage" players recently suspended over allegations of document forgery.

The organisation claiming to represent over 77,000 professional football players globally criticised the International Federation of Association Football’s (Fifa) 12-month ban on the players from all football-related activities, saying the decision was "grossly disproportionate" given the circumstances of their case.