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 has been controversially demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA, citing multi-club ownership rules concerning John Textor's shares in both Palace and Lyon. Chairman Steve Parish labels it a 'terrible injustice' and vows to appeal, even as Textor's stake is sold.
Crystal Palace's Europa League fate hangs in the balance as UEFA delays its decision, awaiting the outcome of Lyon's appeal against relegation. Multi-club ownership rules complicate their historic FA Cup triumph.