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French Side Lyon Will Stay in Ligue 1 After Relegation Is Overturned on Appeal

RHÔNE, AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES, JUL 8 – Crystal Palace's Europa League spot hinges on Lyon's appeal outcome and UEFA's multi-club ownership rules involving shared ownership by John Textor.

  • Lyon won their appeal on July 9, 2025, against relegation and will remain in Ligue 1 and the Europa League next season.
  • Lyon had been relegated last month due to financial overspending, while Crystal Palace's Europa League spot became uncertain due to multi-club ownership rules.
  • Palace missed a March deadline to adjust ownership structures under UEFA rules, and John Textor, with stakes in both clubs, resigned from Lyon's board last month.
  • Lyon had to find €85 million by the appeal date and another €85 million by next season’s end, and Lyon stated the decision helps restore confidence in the club.
  • Lyon’s successful appeal likely demotes Crystal Palace to the Conference League, allowing Nottingham Forest to potentially take Palace’s Europa League place.
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The Global Herald broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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