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Millwall's Roberts Suspended After Brutal Kick Leaves Mateta Hospitalized

3/8/2025

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Millwall's Liam Roberts has been handed a six-match suspension after a shocking kick to Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta during an FA Cup clash. The brutal incident left Mateta hospitalized, requiring 25 stitches for a severe head injury. While Roberts expressed remorse, the backlash intensified, with Palace's chairman labeling the challenge as the most reckless he had ever witnessed.

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Millwall's Liam Roberts has been handed a six-match suspension after a shocking kick to Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta during an FA Cup clash. The brutal incident left Mateta hospitalized, requiring 25 stitches for a severe head injury. While Roberts expressed remorse, the backlash intensified, with Palace's chairman labeling the challenge as the most reckless he had ever witnessed.