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Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 at 01:05 AM Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League - European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) - Nairaland Nairaland Forum / Entertainment / Sports / European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League (7955 Views) Manchester United Vs Crystal Palace (1 - 2) Full Time / Chelsea Vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Europa League (1(4) - 1(3)) On 9th May 2019 / UEFA Europa League Quarter Finals Live Draws & Fixtures (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (Reply) (Go Down) Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by ogododo: 12:07pm On Aug 11 Crystal Palace have lost their appeal against being demoted from the Europa League and will play in the Conference League this season. The ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) also means Nottingham Forest's spot in the Europa League is confirmed, having been promoted in Palace's place. The Eagles qualified for the Europa League after winning the FA Cup last season but were punished by Uefa for breaching multi-club ownership rules. American businessman John Textor owned a 43% stake in the club until he sold it in June and is the majority owner of Lyon, who have also qualified for the Europa League. Palace had until 1 March 2025 to show Uefa proof of multi-club ownership restructuring, but the club missed that deadline. In July, Palace submitted an appeal to Cas against Uefa - which issued the punishment - as well as Lyon and Nottingham Forest. In the ruling, Cas said: Regulations are clear and do not provide flexibility to clubs that are non-compliant on the assessment date, as Palace claimed. Textor still had decisive influence over both clubs at the time of Uefa's assessment date. The panel also dismissed Palace's argument that they received unfair treatment in comparison to Nottingham Forest and Lyon. Uefa rules state clubs owned, to a certain threshold of influence, by the same person or entity cannot compete in the same European tournament. Palace argued Textor does not hold any decisive influence at the club, but Uefa did not accept the Premier League side's defence. Palace will face either Norwegian side Fredrikstad or Midtjylland of Denmark in the Conference League play-off round later this month. How did we get here? 17 May - Palace beat Manchester City in FA Cup final to secure place in Europa League 10 June - Forest express concerns over Palace's Europa League place and ask Uefa for clarity 23 June - Textor sells 43% stake in Palace to New York Jets owner Woody Johnson 30 June - Textor resigns from leadership position on board at Lyon 11 July - Uefa rule Palace should be demoted to Conference League 22 July - Palace submit appeal to Cas against demotion from Europa League 8 August - Cas appeal hearing begins https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c1kzzpp04kgo 4 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by ogododo: 11:15pm On Aug 11 Nawa for UEFA oo, how dem come do Crystal Palace strong thing like dis. 3 Likes 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by dominique(f): 12:09pm On Aug 12 Ehyah, they really earned that slot. Nottingham Forest you no do well o. 3 Likes 3 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by Judolisco(m): 12:16pm On Aug 12 Hope u can see that there's no equality anywhere in the world... Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool won't have dis issues... Even arsenal.... 11 Likes 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by saintjimos(m): 12:19pm On Aug 12 Life isn't balance so is sport Interest supercedes 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by jetguy(m): 12:19pm On Aug 12 I'm very sure, Ariwo -Ola is the one that gave that judgment 5 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by AntiChristian: 12:19pm On Aug 12 Ah! Why na! And they don they compete wella o! They for leave them! But good news for Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi! Bad news for Eberechi Eze! 5 Likes 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by MorataFC: 12:21pm On Aug 12 I think this should be a blessing in disguise. After all, I don’t think they can win the Europa League, but they have no business failing to bring the Conference League to England,and rubbing it in Arsenal’s face, since they’ve never won a European cup before. 😂😂😂 15 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by OnuChuks: 12:21pm On Aug 12 Crystal palace Sorry o Remember Jesus is Lord My people 3 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by Apcshit: 12:21pm On Aug 12 UEFA is being unfair.Nottingham are not good representatives 2 Likes 3 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by F3dan: 12:22pm On Aug 12 The ruling is clear. There is no sentiment and emotions in law and judgement. 10 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by egojeny1(f): 12:22pm On Aug 12 Imagine this kain ruling. Chai, I really feel for them. (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by phobia2002: 12:22pm On Aug 12 God of forest refused to sleep. Spot well deserved. Draw with Chelsea could have earn them champion league 3 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by Treasure17(m): 12:23pm On Aug 12 Were they not privy to the rules before now? Y'all struggled for nothing at the end of the day. Very unfortunate. 3 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by cremedelacreme: 12:24pm On Aug 12 Make dem manage am, at least they will play in the Conference League, Afterall Man Utd will not play in any of the continental league 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by Treasure17(m): 12:25pm On Aug 12 F3dan: The ruling is clear. There is no sentiment and emotions in law and judgement. Dey put caveat next time. There's sentiment and emotions in law and judgement in Nigeria. Case study Kwam 1 and Kwam 2. 2 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by JasonNOTStatham: 12:38pm On Aug 12 It's even better, they will do well in conference league than Europa League. They have the strength of reaching semi final in conference league. (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by Breaker001: 12:42pm On Aug 12 Crystal Palace and Lyon was literally owned by the same man - John Textor. So he is to blame for Palace's misfortune. Textor 's indecisiveness to sell of either Crystal Palace or Lyon before the expiration of UEFA's deadline was his undoing. Probably, he never expected Crystal Palace go that far last season. While Lyon will compete in the Europa League, Crystal Palace has the opportunity to lift the Conference League trophy just as Chelsea did last season. I feel so sorry for Crystal Palace, but at the end of the day, it is what it is: football ⚽ 4 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by panpan(m): 12:44pm On Aug 12 Crystal Palace may decide to protest against the ruling by refusing to play in the Conference League. 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by DEROX: 12:46pm On Aug 12 jetguy: I'm very sure, Ariwo -Ola is the one that gave that judgment Thats one of the best cjn of nigeria so plsssssss 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by Iseoluwani: 12:54pm On Aug 12 if it was any of the big six, they will keep ruling until we forget scam 4 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by TheDemola: 12:57pm On Aug 12 This is really sad. Very unfair to Palace. This rule is not good 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by omooba969(m): 1:07pm On Aug 12 ogododo: Nawa for UEFA oo, how dem come do Crystal Palace strong thing like dis. They rarely do preferential treatment in the West. Hope you gerrit. (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by omooba969(m): 1:08pm On Aug 12 Judolisco: Hope u can see that there's no equality anywhere in the world... Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool won't have dis issues... Even arsenal.... You probably don't understand the reasons for the demotion. 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by GanagiBitrus: 1:10pm On Aug 12 Please spell words correctly when you post, and try to use perfect grammar and punctuation. (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by omooba969(m): 1:12pm On Aug 12 Treasure17: Dey put caveat next time. There's sentiment and emotions in law and judgement in Nigeria. Case study Kwam 1 and Kwam 2. Nigeria in its current state is not a proper country. (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by GanagiBitrus: 1:13pm On Aug 12 This life... 🤔 Another man's Misfortune = Another Man's Fortune Another man's Failure = Another Man's Success Another man's Falling = Another Man's Rising Another man's Pain = Another Man's Gain ... Reason why you must Watch👀 & Pray🙏 when you are up👆 there. 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by Judolisco(m): 1:15pm On Aug 12 omooba969: You probably don't understand the reasons for the demotion. d question is will Manchester City, United or Real Madrid be demoted for the same reasons? 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by Flame333: 1:20pm On Aug 12 Bad market... The should accept their fate and move on (Share⤴) Re: Crystal Palace Lose Appeal Against Demotion From Europa League by Kingpele(m): 1:36pm On Aug 12 Nottingham forest that will still go to Europe to achieve nothing and still be in wilderness like a forest because they don't have European experience...yet they want to replace a winning team palace who beat mancity and Liverpool (Share⤴)