bloomshorts Crystal Palace’s Bold Move Against UEFA
Crystal Palace have officially appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following their controversial demotion from the Europa League to the UEFA Conference League. This decision by UEFA stems from the club’s violation of rules regarding multi-club ownership, specifically involving American businessman John Textor’s interests in both Crystal Palace and French club Lyon.
The Heart of the Controversy
UEFA’s ruling, which came into effect on March 1, identified that Textor’s dual ownership stakes in Crystal Palace and Lyon breached regulations, preventing both clubs from competing in the same European tournament. Lyon retained their Europa League spot due to a higher league finish, leaving Palace to contest their demotion.
What’s Next for Crystal Palace?
The CAS has acknowledged Palace’s appeal, with a verdict expected by August 11. The club is pushing to reclaim a Europa League position, potentially at the expense of Nottingham Forest or Lyon. Meanwhile, Textor’s agreement to sell his Palace stake to Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets, was deemed too late to influence UEFA’s initial decision.
