He’s off the mark in his career with St Patrick’s Athletic as Max Mata played a role in carving out a late winner for the Saints on his debut for the club. And as the forward can now have a renewed focus on his international career and a possible tilt at the World Cup finals with New Zealand, Saints boss Stephen Kenny says losing the striker for a spell in the summer would be a price worth paying for having him at the club.

Source: Irish Independent March 03, 2026 18:59 UTC