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Mateta loses appeal over contract extension validity at Crystal Palace

Aug 23, 2026, 12:49 PM

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has failed in his attempt to have the 12-month contract extension, activated by the club in 2024, declared invalid. Both an independent tribunal under Premier League regulations and FIFA, which ruled it lacked jurisdiction, rejected his claims. Palace maintains the contract is binding, and Mateta continued to feature for the team.

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