The Latest Breaking News from Millwall

Lions hit out at “character assassination” of goalkeeper, who quickly reached out to apologise to the Crystal Palace striker

The Millwall goalkeeper was sent off for a head-high tackle on the Crystal Palace forward in their FA Cup fifth-round clash, which may lead the FA to seek to have his three-match ban extended

After Romain Esse joined Crystal Palace, top-flight clubs are now queuing up to sign another talented youngster from The Den

In today’s Football Daily: The FA Cup last-eight draw is just marvellous

Deadline of 1pm on Tuesday for FA to call for more severe punishment than a three-match ban

The Eagles striker was caught on the side of the head by the studs of Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts as he came out to clear the ball.

Manchester City overcame a first-half scare to defeat Plymouth Argyle 3-1 at the Etihad on Saturday, securing their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace advanced with a 3-1 victory over Millwall, but the match was overshadowed by a serious injury to striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner believes Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts’ actions could have ended the career of the France forward.

Crystal Palace striker Mateta posted on social media that he was ‘doing well’ after being floored by Millwall keeper Liam Roberts early in the game.

Oliver Glasner said Mateta had suffered a “very serious injury”

Jean-Philippe Mateta has been discharged from hospital after receiving 25 stitches following a head-high tackle by goalkeeper Liam Roberts in Crystal Palace’s FA Cup win