07.03.2025 19:31
The Football Association of England announced that the three-match ban given to Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has been increased to six matches. Roberts received a red card for a harsh challenge on Jean-Phillippe Mateta during their match against Crystal Palace. The French player required 25 stitches in his head.
In the match played between Premier League team Crystal Palace and Championship team Millwall in the F.A. Cup, the visiting team's goalkeeper Liam Roberts made a very harsh intervention on Jean-Philippe Mateta in one situation and received a red card. The Football Association of England has made its final decision regarding Roberts.
PENALTY INCREASED FROM 3 MATCHES TO 6 MATCHES
The Federation initially imposed a 3-match ban on Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts but later changed its decision and increased the penalty. In a statement from the Football Association of England, it was noted that the 3-match ban given to Roberts for his harsh action against Jean-Philippe Mateta was increased, and the 30-year-old goalkeeper was banned for 6 matches. The statement emphasized that the initial penalty was insufficient, which is why it was raised.
25 STITCHES ON HIS HEAD
On the other hand, Crystal Palace, which won the match 3-1 and secured a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament, announced that the French footballer, who was taken to the hospital after the incident, received 25 stitches on his head.