Murder kick → Oxygen mask shock FA, Roberts suspension for 3 games is insufficient...Millwall, stop the abuse of the terrible school
Mar 05, 2025
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The English Football Association (FA) officially announced in a statement on the 5th (Korean time) that `simple disciplinary action following retirement is certainly not enough.' Roberts had a major accident in the fifth round (round of 16) of the 2024-2025 FA Cup against Crystal Palace (division 1) at Selhurst Park in London on the 1st.
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was rushed to hospital after being knocked down by a malicious foul from Roberts, who lost his spirit of partnership. It was six minutes in the first half. Mateta collided with Roberts, who ran out the moment he tried to catch a long ball from the back near the penalty arc.
Mateta slowed down after seeing Roberts come out. However, Roberts, who left the penalty box, jumped with his left foot raised high. His left foot did not hit the ball properly, and immediately hit Mateta in the left side of his face.
It was a terrible moment. A bitter Mateta complained of pain. Blood circulated near the left ear. Eventually, he stabilized by wearing an oxygen mask and then exited the stadium on a stretcher. Then he was taken to the hospital.
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Three games are suspended following the exit. He missed the Championship's match against Bristol City. He cannot play in Watford on the 8th and Leeds United on the 13th. It's not the end. As the FA forewarns additional disciplinary action, the suspension is expected to increase further.
The FA plans to take additional disciplinary steps after waiting for Roberts' answer until the 6th. Millwall made his position after the FA's announcement. The club emphasized that "while acknowledging the FA's statement, we will continue to support Roberts, who has been subjected to terrible online abuse since Saturday's clash."
Roberts has now become a 'public enemy', with the exception of Millwall fans. There is a lot of criticism online about the harm that goes too far. On the other hand, Millwall fans applauded for a minute to support Roberts, who was exposed to the "human body attack" in the 8th minute of the first half when he was sent off against Bristol City.
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Crystal Palace President Steve Parish put his fellow professional's life in danger, adding, `In all my time watching football, I have never seen such a challenge. It was the most reckless challenge I've ever seen on a football field, and Roberts should look back on himself coldly for a long time."
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner raged after the game that `it could have ended Mateta's career.' Manager Alex Neil Millwall, on the other hand, countered that "it wasn't intended to hurt you.'
Mateta was discharged from the hospital on the 2nd. He posted on social media, 'I'm doing fine. I hope he will be stronger and return soon,' he said, reassuring his fans. In a statement, Crystal Palace said 'Mateta received specialized treatment and had 25 needles sewn from a severe tear in his left ear. All the test results were good, and Mateta was also good, he said.
Mateta is the core of Crystal Palace's offense, which has scored 15 goals in 32 games this season. Some Millwall fans have come under even greater criticism for their hateful chants of "Let Me Die" while Mateta is being treated on the ground.
It is not yet known when Mateta will return.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
