Crystal Palace's FA Cup win celebration cut short as UEFA demotes them from Europa League due to multi-club ownership. Lib Dem MPs and fans protest the 'heart-breaking' decision, urging a fair review and appeal.
Crystal Palace's FA Cup triumph is overshadowed as UEFA's multi-club ownership rules cost them a Europa League spot, now taken by Nottingham Forest. The controversy involves John Textor's dual ownership and a missed compliance deadline.
Crystal Palace's Europa League dream, earned by winning the FA Cup, is crushed by UEFA over multi-club ownership rules involving John Textor and Lyon. Chairman Steve Parish deems it a 'terrible injustice,' with the club set to appeal.
Crystal Palace's Europa League aspirations for next season hinge on a pivotal appeal by Lyon regarding their Ligue 1 relegation. This decision, expected this week, is critical due to Lyon's financial state and UEFA's multi-club ownership rules involving John Textor.
John Textor has resigned from his leadership roles at Lyon, replaced by Michael Gerlinger (CEO) and Michele Kang (Chair/President). Textor will now focus on other clubs, including a hinted new English venture after selling his Crystal Palace stake.