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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 ...

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 ...

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Jean-Philippe Mateta has returned to first-team training for the first time since being on the end of a horror tackle that left him hospitalised and requiring 26 stitches. The Frenchman faced a ...