Jean-Philippe Mateta has called for greater team chemistry within the Crystal Palace squad after their 2-0 win over London rivals Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, Afrosport reports. The France forward of DR Congo heritage, put the Eagles in front in the 30th minute off an assist from Colombian midfielder Jefferson Lerma before Nathan Collins scored an own goal in the 51st minute. It...
France were unable to extend their grip of Group D of the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in Reykjavik on Monday, Afrosport reports. Les Bleus were five points clear of Ukraine going into this game after defeating Azerbaijan 3-0 last time out in Paris. They were however behind after Victor Palsson put Iceland...
Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has received his first senior France call-up ahead of this month’s World Cup qualifiers, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old, who has four goals in 10 games this season, has been a key figure in Palace’s impressive run and previously represented France at youth level, scoring three goals in 11 Under-21 appearances. After five years without an international invitation, he returned to the...
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal as Crystal Palace defeated Norwegian side Fredrikstad 1-0 in the first leg of the final round of the UEFA Conference League qualifiers on Thursday, Afrosport reports. It was the first taste of European action for the Eagles since losing their appeal over their demotion from the Europa League for breaching UEFA's multi-club ownership rules. The game also saw the absence...
Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr opened their accounts for the season as Crystal Palace beat Liverpool 3-2 on penalties in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Palace came from behind twice to hold the Reds to a 2-2 draw in normal time. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson was the hero in the shoot-out, saving two spot-kicks to lead the Eagles to their maiden Community...
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