Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has had his suspension for a high-footed challenge on Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta extended to six matches, the FA said on Friday.

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts says he received abusive messages and threats for kicking Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta in the head last weekend.

Mateta will miss Saturday's Premier League game against Ipswich after requiring 25 stitches in a wound inflicted by Millwall's Liam Roberts.

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has been handed an extended six game ban following the challenge which injured Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta last weekend

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts could receive an extended ban for a dangerous challenge which left Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches.

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was stretchered off after a horror challenge from Liam Roberts; Millwall goalkeeper was shown a straight red card; Mateta was later discharged from hospital with 25 stitches in his ear;

Por JAMES ROBSONEl portero del Millwall, Liam Roberts, dijo el viernes que recibió mensajes abusivos y amenazas tras la patada en la cabeza a Jean-Philippe Mateta del Crystal Palace el fin de