Crystal Palace have lost their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport and will not be restored to their place in the Europa League. Despite winning the FA Cup and securing qualification on merit...
Crystal Palace have lost their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport and will not be restored to their place in the Europa League.
Despite winning the FA Cup and securing qualification on merit, the club’s participation was stripped after UEFA ruled they breached multi-club ownership rules.
Crystal Palace unsuccessful at CAS. They'll play a Conference League play-off in ten days. #CPFCpic.twitter.com/rqVQncdg3x
— Bobby Manzi (@BobbyManzi) August 11, 2025
John Textor’s failure to divest his shares in Palace and Lyon before the 1 March deadline meant Palace were demoted to the Europa Conference League, with Nottingham Forest instead taking their Europa League spot.
CAS upheld UEFA’s decision on Monday, ruling that the demotion must stand.
The verdict delivers a significant financial blow - losses could reach up to ÂŁ20 million - and leaves Palace potentially contemplating further legal avenues.
Oliver Glasner's side will now play either Fredrikstad or FC Midtjylland in a two-legged play-off to reach the Conference League proper.
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