The Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts was submitted for his challenge for his challenge for the striker of Crystal Palace Jean-Philippe Mateta with six games.
Roberts run out his goal Six minutes after the FA Cup of the fifth round last Saturday in Selhurst Park And Mateta caught with a high trunk in the head and left the French and needed 25 stitches for his left ear.
Referee Michael Oliver missed the incident, but Roberts was red-carded after the intervention of the referee of the video assistant due to serious foul games.
An independent regulatory commission has confirmed the FA’s claim to increase the suspension of Millwalls Liam Roberts.
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– FA spokesman (@faspokectar) March 7, 2025
This brings with it a normal sanction of three games, but the FA claimed that it had justified more and granted her case to an independent regulatory commission that agreed to double it to six games.
The written reasons of the regulatory commission for their decisions will be published in due course.
Roberts served the first game of his ban on Tuesday evening when Millwall lost 2-0 against Bristol City in the championship.
Millwall fans showed their support for Roberts, who suffered online abuse, with applause.
The club says that they “respect” today’s decision, even though they are “disappointed with the result”.
Roberts publishes explanation
Roberts also published an explanation with the inscription: “Hello everyone.
“When the dust settles, I would like to deal with a really difficult week for everyone involved, including my family and mine.
“First, to Jean-Philippe, to which I continue to send my best wishes in his recovery. As soon as I could, I personally turned to Jean-Philippe to apologize, and I was grateful to hear from him that evening that he was fine and calmed me not to worry.
Statement of #Millwall Football club and Liam Roberts.
– Millwall FC (@millwallfc) March 7, 2025
“I am downtight from what happened. I clearly accept the red card as awarded and accept my punishment. In addition, it was extremely uncomfortable to observe suggestions that I wanted to harm a colleague. I never categorically kicked a soccer field to hurt someone.
“Meaning articles and comments have led to an unthinkable amount of abusive messages and threats to my family and my football community, who know me and calculate with support through this difficult time. Thank you, I appreciate every single message.
“After all, I would like to thank everyone who is connected to the Millwall Football Club for their continued support. The togetherness in this club is unique and I can hardly wait to be on the field again in front of our fans.
“Be friendly. Be careful.
“Robbo.”
