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Decision on Palace’s Europa League fate delayed

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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.

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French giants Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 over financial issues

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 admin 0 Comments club debt, club management, crisis at OL, Direction Nationale du Controle de Gestion, DNCG, DNCG decision, Eagle Football Group, Financial Fair Play, financial troubles, financial watchdog, football governance, Football news, France, France football, France football news, French football, French football headlines, French football news, French Professional League, historic club setback, John Textor, LFP, Ligue 1, Ligue 1 demotion, Ligue 1 McDonald's, Ligue 1 news, Ligue 1 UberEats, Ligue 2, Ligue de Football Professionnel, Lyon, Lyon relegated, Lyon relegated to Ligue 2, Lyon relegation, Olympique Lyon, Olympique Lyonnais, Paulo Fonseca, Paulo Fonseca Lyon, Paulo Fonseca Olympique Lyonnais, Transfer ban, UEFA

Seven-time French champions Lyon, owned by American businessman John Textor, have been relegated to the second tier of French football due to the club’s financial problems, the French Professional League announced on Tuesday evening. Lyon, who finished sixth in Ligue 1 and reached the quarterfinals of the Europa League last season, plan to appeal the decision in the hopes of retaining their top flight status.

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