French striker protecting injured ear with water polo-style helmet during FA Cup quarter-final return ...

Jean-Philippe Mateta will make his first appearance since his ear was "destroyed" after he was named in Crystal Palace's ...

Jean-Philippe Mateta has opened up on the horror tackle from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts that left the Crystal Palace forward needing 25 stitches in an ear injury. Roberts was sent off for a ...

London: Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta said he bears no grudge towards Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after needing 25 stitches in a gruesome ear injury suffered in a FA Cup clash ...

However, Mateta himself believes it was just a case of "too much emotion" in the heat of the battle. "Liam contacted me and texted me while I was in hospital and I told him, 'it is OK, it is ...

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has said he is hoping to return to football in time for next week's FA Cup clash against Fulham, although he will have to do so with a protective mask.

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CROCKED Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta wanted to carry on playing despite suffering a gruesome gashed ear in the FA Cup win over Millwall. Lions goalkeeper Liam Roberts was sent off ...

Jean-Philippe Mateta is ready to wear a special mask to protect his damaged ear to play in the FA Cup quarter-final at Fulham. The Crystal Palace forward needed oxygen on the pitch and 25 stitches ...

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 ...

Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored 15 goals in all competitions for Palace this season Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has defended Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, saying that "too much ...