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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Chris Wilson

Crystal Palace learn European competition fate

  • Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA due to multi-club ownership rules.
  • The decision, announced on 11 July, stems from co-owner John Textor's significant stake in both Crystal Palace and French club Lyon.
  • UEFA regulations prohibit individuals from having control over more than one club participating in the same European competition, with Lyon given precedence.
  • Nottingham Forest are expected to take Crystal Palace's place in the Europa League, having finished seventh in the Premier League last season.
  • Crystal Palace are likely to appeal UEFA's decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, meaning the final Europa League spot remains unconfirmed.

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Crystal Palace demoted to Conference League as Uefa awards Nottingham Forest a Europa League place

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