Premier League star Mateta receives 25 stitches after FA Cup challenge
- Liam Roberts, the Millwall goalkeeper, was sent off for a serious foul that injured Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta during the FA Cup match on March 1, 2025.
- Mateta suffered a serious ear injury and was taken to the hospital while receiving oxygen for nine minutes; he is reported to be conscious, according to Palace manager Oliver Glasner.
- The Football Association condemned the chants of 'let him die' from Millwall fans but confirmed they did not breach regulations.
- Mateta thanked supporters on Instagram after the match, and Crystal Palace advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals despite the incident.
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Archer who left Mateta of Crystal Palace with 25 stitches faces longer suspension
Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts could receive a prolonged suspension for a reckless entrance that left Crystal Palace frontman Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches.
FA seeks longer ban for Millwall's Roberts after Mateta horror injury
LONDON: The Football Association has submitted a claim to increase the ban on Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after his challenge left Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches in his left ear, the organisation said on Wednesday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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