{"id":13332,"date":"2025-10-03T05:13:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T05:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/90minutesnews.com\/?p=13332"},"modified":"2025-10-03T05:13:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T05:13:29","slug":"mateta-earns-first-france-call-up-palaces-rise-gets-international-nod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/90minutesnews.com\/?p=13332","title":{"rendered":"Mateta Earns First France Call-up: Palace\u2019s Rise Gets International Nod"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Crystal Palace striker <strong>Jean-Philippe Mateta<\/strong> has been rewarded for his outstanding form in the Premier League with his <strong>first-ever call-up to the French national team<\/strong>, marking a significant milestone both for the player and the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France head coach <strong>Didier Deschamps<\/strong> announced his squad for the upcoming <strong>UEFA Nations League fixtures<\/strong>, and Mateta\u2019s name was among the notable additions. The Palace forward has been in sensational form this season, scoring <strong>seven goals in nine matches<\/strong> and helping the Eagles climb into the European qualification spots in the Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mateta\u2019s call-up is more than just a personal victory \u2014 it\u2019s a reflection of Crystal Palace\u2019s growing reputation under manager <strong>Oliver Glasner<\/strong>. The South London club, once considered a mid-table side, has transformed into one of the league\u2019s most disciplined and dynamic teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deschamps praised Mateta\u2019s versatility and improvement in front of goal, saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cJean-Philippe has shown consistency and maturity. He offers us power, movement, and confidence qualities that are vital at the international level.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The call-up also highlights the broader evolution of Palace\u2019s squad, which now includes several international-caliber players such as <strong>Eberechi Eze (England)<\/strong> and <strong>Marc Gu\u00e9hi<\/strong>, who have attracted interest from top clubs across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mateta will join a forward line that includes <strong>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong> and <strong>Antoine Griezmann<\/strong>, giving France yet another attacking dimension ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Crystal Palace fans, it\u2019s a moment of pride. The club\u2019s investment in youth and smart recruitment continues to pay off, proving that even outside the traditional \u201cbig six,\u201d Premier League clubs can produce stars worthy of the world stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been rewarded for his outstanding form in the Premier League with his first-ever call-up to the French national team, marking a significant milestone both for the player and the club. 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