Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta said his ear was “destroyed” following a challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts and could have suffered an even more serious head injury had he not ...

Jean-Philippe Mateta has revealed that his ear was “destroyed” by Liam Roberts’s horror challenge in Crystal Palace’s FA Cup win against Millwall earlier this month. Speaking publicly for the first ...

Mateta was stretchered off at Selhurst Park during Crystal Palace's 3-1 win over Millwall in the FA Cup fifth round after the French striker was caught by a reckless head-high tackle by the visitors' ...