US EditionOlympic final to FA Cup final: Mateta takes long journey to Wembley, via the hospital
- Crystal Palace reached the 2024 FA Cup final at Wembley after a 3-1 win on March 1 at Selhurst Park against Millwall.
- The match featured a severe head injury to striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, caused by a reckless challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.
- Mateta required 25 stitches and plastic surgery to save his left ear and returned a month later wearing protective headgear covering the injured area.
- Roberts was sent off immediately and later received a six-game ban, which Palace chairman Steve Parish called "the most reckless challenge" he had ever seen.
- Despite the injury, Mateta remains a key player for Palace’s pursuit of their first major trophy, having scored 14 Premier League goals this season after his recovery.
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The Independent (US)Why is Jean-Philippe Mateta wearing a protective helmet in the FA Cup final?
The striker’s ear was left ‘destroyed’ following a horror challenge earlier this season
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