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FIFA Rejects Mateta Appeal, Palace Contract Stays Valid

8/28/2026

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Jean-Philippe Mateta has taken his contract dispute with Crystal Palace to FIFA.
FIFA said it lacks jurisdiction to overrule the Premier League tribunal’s ruling.
The tribunal confirmed the contract, including an optional extra year, remains valid.
Mateta will miss Palace’s home game against Manchester City and be sidelined about four weeks.
Palace may let Mateta see out his contract and leave on a free transfer in June 2027.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta has taken his contract dispute with Crystal Palace to FIFA.
FIFA said it lacks jurisdiction to overrule the Premier League tribunal’s ruling.
The tribunal confirmed the contract, including an optional extra year, remains valid.
Mateta will miss Palace’s home game against Manchester City and be sidelined about four weeks.
Palace may let Mateta see out his contract and leave on a free transfer in June 2027.