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Olivia Buzaglo Responds to Mateta's Post-Match Embrace

4/11/2026

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Olivia Buzaglo of TNT Sports addressed social media reactions to an incident in which Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta had his arm around her during a post-match interview after Palace's 3-0 win over Fiorentina.
Buzaglo joked about the moment, saying, "We are all having a little cuddle here."
She later posted on Instagram that there was "absolutely nothing in it" and wished the team luck for upcoming matches against Newcastle and Fiorentina.

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Olivia Buzaglo of TNT Sports addressed social media reactions to an incident in which Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta had his arm around her during a post-match interview after Palace's 3-0 win over Fiorentina.
Buzaglo joked about the moment, saying, "We are all having a little cuddle here."
She later posted on Instagram that there was "absolutely nothing in it" and wished the team luck for upcoming matches against Newcastle and Fiorentina.