In a surprising turn of events, Royal AM Football Club, recently expelled from the Premier Soccer League (PSL) during the 2024/25 season, has been removed from FIFA’s registration ban list. This development comes after the club faced significant challenges, including financial turmoil and administrative issues, leading to their expulsion from South Africa’s top-flight football league.
The lifting of the FIFA registration ban suggests that Royal AM may have addressed the issues that led to the sanction, potentially settling outstanding disputes or complying with FIFA’s regulations. However, despite this positive development on the international front, the club’s future in domestic football remains uncertain due to their expulsion from the PSL.
Royal AM’s expulsion was the result of a series of complications, including financial mismanagement and failure to fulfill league fixtures. The club’s challenges were further compounded by a FIFA-imposed transfer ban related to contractual disputes with former players. While the removal from the registration ban list indicates progress, the club must now navigate the complexities of re-establishing itself within South African football structures.(idiskitimes.co.za)
As Royal AM works towards rebuilding and potentially re-entering competitive football, the lifting of the FIFA ban provides a glimmer of hope for the club’s supporters. However, significant efforts will be required to address the underlying issues that led to their expulsion and to restore the club’s standing in both domestic and international football circles.
