Crystal Palace have court date set to hear on European future

FootballSports
31 Jul 2025 • 1:34 AM MYT
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  • Crystal Palace is challenging UEFA's decision to demote them from the Europa League to the third-tier Conference League.
  • The demotion is due to UEFA's multi-club ownership rules, specifically concerning John Textor's controlling stake in Palace and his previous ownership of Olympique Lyonnais.
  • A closed-door hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is scheduled for 8 August, with a ruling anticipated by 11 August.
  • If Crystal Palace's appeal is unsuccessful, Nottingham Forest, who finished seventh in the Premier League, will take their place in the Europa League.
  • Crystal Palace supporters have protested UEFA's decision, including a demonstration at the organisation's headquarters in Switzerland.

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