Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has had his initial three-match ban extended to six after a dangerous tackle left Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta injured. Following a VAR review, Roberts was sent off for kicking Mateta in the head, which resulted in Mateta receiving medical attention and stitches. The Football Association deemed the original punishment insufficient. Critics, including Crystal Palace officials, condemned the challenge as reckless, while Roberts expressed remorse and explained that he intended no malice, reaching out to Mateta to apologize shortly after the incident.
Roberts was sent off eight minutes into the FA Cup match after a dangerous challenge on Mateta, leading to a severe injury and extended ban.
Crystal Palace chairman described the incident as 'the most reckless challenge I've ever seen,' while Roberts faced backlash despite asserting it was unintentional.
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