US EditionCrystal Palace banned from Europa League and relegated to Conference League
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 11 – Crystal Palace were demoted due to ownership rules after their largest shareholder also owns Lyon, who qualified for the Europa League, with Nottingham Forest taking their place.
- On July 11, 2025, UEFA relegated Crystal Palace to the Conference League because their ownership connections with Olympique Lyonnais, held by John Textor, breached rules against multi-club control.
- This followed UEFA's finding that John Textor's control of both clubs breached multi-club ownership rules requiring separation by March 1, 2025.
- Crystal Palace earned a spot in European competition by winning the FA Cup against Manchester City in May but were unable to comply with UEFA’s ownership rules by the March deadline.
- The CFCB panel accepted Lyon's Europa League entry and denied Palace's, while Nottingham Forest may replace Palace and Palace can appeal at CAS.
- The decision reflects UEFA's intent to maintain competition integrity amid increasing multi-club ownership and has created uncertainty for Palace's European debut.
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