Jean-Philippe Mateta
French footballer (born 1997)
Photo: Bex Walton, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Aug 23
Jean-Philippe Mateta loses FIFA and tribunal appeals over Crystal Palace contract
An independent Premier League tribunal and FIFA have rejected bids by striker Jean-Philippe Mateta to void the final year of his Crystal Palace contract, leaving the 29-year-old bound to the club until June 2027.
- Jul 10
Mbappe scores 8th of tournament as France beats Morocco 2:0 to reach World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappe struck his eighth goal of the 2026 World Cup and Ousmane Dembele added a second as France dominated Morocco 2:0 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, securing a semi-final spot on 14 July.
- Jul 10
France beats Morocco 2-0 to reach third straight World Cup semifinal, Mbappé scores and reassures after ankle scare
Kylian Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the tournament and Ousmane Dembélé added a second as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals, booking a spot in the last four for the third consecutive World Cup.
- May 27
Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Conference League final to win first European trophy and seal perfect farewell for departing manager Oliver Glasner
Jean-Philippe Mateta's second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, handing Crystal Palace their first European title and a Europa League spot next season in Oliver Glasner's final match as manager.
- May 27
Crystal Palace edge Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig to claim first European trophy in Conference League final
A second-half strike from Jean-Philippe Mateta gave Crystal Palace a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, securing the London club's greatest ever achievement.