Crystal Palace has been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA due to multi-club ownership rules involving John Textor's shares in both Palace and Lyon. Chairman Steve Parish calls it a 'greatest injustice' and vows to appeal, despite Textor's recent sale of his stake.
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 has been controversially demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA due to multi-club ownership rules involving John Textor and Lyon. The Eagles, FA Cup winners, are appealing the decision.
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.
