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Crystal Palace: Uefa delays decision on club's Europa League fate (www.bbc.com)

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A decision on whether Crystal Palace can compete in next season's Europa League has been delayed by Uefa.

The Eagles' place, earned by winning the FA Cup last season, has been under threat because of Uefa's multi-club ownership rules, which prevents teams under the same ownership from competing in the same European competition.

Co-owner John Textor, who also co-owns French club Lyon, has agreed to sell his 44% stake in Palace in a bid to help their case.

A decision on Palace's participation had been expected on Monday.

In June, Irish Premier Division club Drogheda United were expelled by Uefa from the Conference League due to the Trivela Group, who owns the club, also owning Danish outfit Silkeborg.

Should Palace be granted a spot in the competition, they will enter the group phase which begins in September. The draw for the group phase is on 29 August.

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[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Should be noted that it's the same owner that just saw Lyon relegated for terrible financial management.

[–] SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 14 hours ago

Botafogo is his important baby