UEFA Delays Decision on Crystal Palace's Europa League Participation

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UEFA Delays Decision on Crystal Palace's Europa League Participation

5 months ago

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UEFA Delays Decision on Crystal Palace's Europa League Participation

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UEFA has delayed its decision regarding Crystal Palace's Europa League position.
The outcome hinges on Olympique Lyon's appeal against relegation to Ligue 2.
Multi-club ownership rules restrict participation in the same European competition for clubs under common ownership.

UEFA has postponed its evaluation of whether Crystal Palace can participate in the upcoming Europa League season, primarily due to the complex implications of multi-club ownership rules. The club secured its spot by winning the FA Cup but faces uncertainty as both it and Lyon, co-owned by John Textor, are intertwined in ownership regulations that prevent them from competing simultaneously in European competitions. UEFA's decision, originally anticipated, will now await the finalization of Lyon's relegation situation, following an appeal against their demotion to Ligue 2 for financial mismanagement, according to BBC, Reuters, and Channel News Asia.

Lyon's relegation, decided by financial watchdog DNCG, resulted from a review of the club's finances, pushing the club into an appeal process. UEFA's assessment now hinges on the outcome of this appeal before it can rule on Crystal Palace’s eligibility for European competition next season. If Lyon fails in their appeal, they have agreed to relinquish their spot in European contests, amplifying the uncertainty around Palace's position in the Europa League, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.