Millwall Football Club has expressed outrage over the negative characterization of goalkeeper Liam Roberts following a controversial tackle on Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, which resulted in a head injury and a red card. The club condemned suggestions that Roberts intended to harm Mateta and highlighted the unwarranted abuse Roberts faced online. Millwall emphasized their support for Roberts, who has reached out to Mateta with an apology. As Roberts awaits potential disciplinary action, the FA is contemplating an extended ban for the incident, which has sparked significant debate and criticism in the media.
Millwall Football Club is appalled by the abuse directed towards goalkeeper Liam Roberts after the unfortunate incident with Jean-Philippe Mateta, labeling it a character assassination.
The club strongly rejected claims that Roberts intended to harm Mateta, stating: "No player at Millwall Football Club steps onto the pitch with the intent to harm another."
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