Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta is attempting to render the final year of his contract invalid and has taken his fight to FIFA.
What happened?
The Frenchman signed for the Eagles in 2021 on an 18-month loan from German side Mainz, then penned a four-and-half year contract when joining permanently in January 2022.
Why it matters for Crystal Palace
The striker has enjoyed notable success during his time at Selhurst Park, scoring 67 times for the south Londoners and playing a key role in the club's most successful period, including their FA Cup win in 2025.
What comes next?
With the new season approaching, Crystal Palace, who finished 15th in the Premier League with 45 points, will face Ipswich at home on 2026-09-12, and Mateta's situation may impact the team's performance, as they are already 40 points behind leaders Arsenal
