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Crystal Palace will hold a key meeting with UEFA to confirm their participation in the upcoming Europa League season. According to talkSPORT, the Premier League club must prove compliance with UEFA’s financial rules after their recent FA Cup victory.
The club qualified for Europe by winning the FA Cup, defeating Manchester City at Wembley. However, Crystal Palace’s eligibility is under review due to the ownership structure involving John Textor, who holds a 43% stake in Palace via Eagle Football and also owns French club Lyon. Both clubs qualified for European competitions, raising concerns under UEFA’s multi-club ownership regulations.
UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) prohibits individuals from controlling multiple teams in the same competition. Palace must convince the CFCB that Textor’s voting rights—limited to 25%—and the presence of other principal owners prevent undue influence over the club’s European campaign.
Chairman Steve Parish manages day-to-day operations, and Palace officials are confident that no rules have been broken. “We believe we have not breached any UEFA regulations, given the voting structure and ownership,” said a club spokesperson.
If UEFA rules against Palace, Lyon would retain the Europa League spot due to their higher league finish. Additionally, Palace’s exclusion could open the door for Brighton, who narrowly missed out on Europe despite finishing eighth in the Premier League, to take a Conference League place.
Ownership stakes also affect Brondby, another club owned by Textor, which qualified for the Conference League. Palace’s case follows previous UEFA rulings that allowed Manchester City and Girona to compete despite shared ownership under City Football Group, as well as Manchester United and Nice’s clearance in Europa League play.
The meeting with UEFA is scheduled for Tuesday, with the football world closely watching whether Crystal Palace will embark on their first European campaign next season.
This article was updated 4 weeks ago