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Crystal Palace's Europa League Bid Threatened by Ownership Rules

6/2/2025

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Crystal Palace is set to meet UEFA on Tuesday to clarify their Europa League eligibility following their FA Cup victory. However, concerns loom over US owner John Textor's dual stakes in both Palace and Lyon, potentially breaching multi-club ownership rules. A denial could open the door for Nottingham Forest and Brighton, complicating Palace's dreams of European football.

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Crystal Palace is set to meet UEFA on Tuesday to clarify their Europa League eligibility following their FA Cup victory. However, concerns loom over US owner John Textor's dual stakes in both Palace and Lyon, potentially breaching multi-club ownership rules. A denial could open the door for Nottingham Forest and Brighton, complicating Palace's dreams of European football.