DARK SECRETS: 6 - The Real Truth

Dougie Freedman leaves Crystal Palace role for move to Saudi Arabia second tier

Dougie Freedman has left his role as Crystal Palace sporting director and is poised take a role at Al-Diriyah, owned by Saudi Arabia’s PIF

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025

Crystal Palace confirm Dougie Freedman exit as sporting director linked with surprise 'overseas' role

Freedman had previously been in consideration for roles at Manchester United and Newcastle

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

English football nears new dawn under regulator despite Conservative resistance

The government bill to establish an independent football regulator returns to the House of Lords with Labour hopeful it will pass into law this summer

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Sunday’s briefing: Mateta suffers ear injury and Man City survive FA Cup scare

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.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025

Jean-Philippe Mateta injury: Crystal Palace confirm striker has been discharged from hospital

Steve Parish said the challenge was “the most reckless” he has ever seen

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2025

Jean-Philippe Mateta discharged from hospital after ear injury in FA Cup tie

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

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025

Jean-Philippe Mateta recovering but Steve Parish shocked by ‘reckless’ challenge

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.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025

Jean-Philippe Mateta sends message to Crystal Palace fans in fresh update after being taken to hospital

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

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2025

‘The most reckless challenge I’ve ever seen’: Steve Parish on Millwall red card

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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025

Eddie Nketiah steps up after Jean-Philippe Mateta injury to seal FA Cup progress for Crystal Palace

The striker was sent to hospital with a nasty cut to his ear

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2025