Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts was handed a six-match ban for severely injuring Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. The incident occurred when Roberts kicked Mateta in the head during a reckless rush out from goal. Palace's emotional submission to the FA described the act as extremely violent, but the regulatory commission deemed much of their claims exaggerated, casting doubt on the credibility of the appeal. Despite Roberts's admission of his mistake, the FA underscored the imperative of penalizing such reckless behavior to maintain player safety in football.
Crystal Palace accused Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts of injuring Jean-Philippe Mateta with 'the most extreme and violent force', leading to a six-match ban after a sending-off.
The commission expressed concerns over the FA's reliance on Palace’s emotional appeal, noting that much of the letter should be treated with 'considerable caution'.
Roberts admitted to the commission that he 'made a mistake, in a fraction of a second', acknowledging the severe impact of his action on Mateta.
The FA emphasized that reckless actions will carry severe consequences, aiming to deter similar incidents in the future.
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