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Fans Rally as Crystal Palace Faces Europa League Demotion

7/17/2025

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Liberal Democrat MPs are calling on Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to step in after Crystal Palace's heartbreaking demotion from the Europa League, a consequence of multi-club ownership rules. With majority owner John Textor also linked to Lyon, passionate fans are gearing up for protests as the club prepares to fight back in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Liberal Democrat MPs are calling on Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to step in after Crystal Palace's heartbreaking demotion from the Europa League, a consequence of multi-club ownership rules. With majority owner John Textor also linked to Lyon, passionate fans are gearing up for protests as the club prepares to fight back in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.