Decision on Palace’s Europa League fate delayed

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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John Textor sells 43% stake in Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace’s hopes of playing in Europe next season appear to have been boosted after shareholder John Textor sold his stake in the club to New York Jets owner Woody Johnson. Textor’s shares in Palace threatened to be an obstacle to their participation in the Europa League next season because the American is a shareholder in French side Lyon, who are set to enter the same competition.

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Oliver Glasner appointed Crystal Palace manager as Roy Hodgson stands down

Crystal Palace have appointed former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner as their new manager. The 49-year-old Austrian replaces Roy Hodgson, who stepped down on Monday so Palace could “bring forward their plans to appoint a new manager at the end of the season”. Hodgson, 76, was taken ill at a training session last week amid rumours of a potential sacking.

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Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson undergoing tests after taking ill

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is in a stable condition and having tests in hospital after being taken ill during training on Thursday, the Premier League club have confirmed. The 76-year-old was due to speak at a scheduled press conference , but members of the media waiting outside the club’s New Beckenham training ground were informed the briefing would not take place.

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Crystal Palace sack manager Patrick Vieira

Crystal Palace sacked manager Patrick Vieira after 18 months in charge on Friday after their 1-0 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion left them three points above the relegation zone. Palace are the only Premier League side without a win in 2023, having drawn five and lost six of their games.

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