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UEFA Delays Decision on Crystal Palace’s Europa League Eligibility

Posted : 30 June 2025

Crystal Palace’s hopes of playing in next season’s UEFA Europa League remain in limbo as European football’s governing body has delayed its decision on their eligibility. Although the London club secured a place in the competition by winning the FA Cup, their participation has come under scrutiny due to UEFA’s multi-club ownership regulations.

 

These rules prohibit clubs with the same ownership from competing in the same European tournament, and Palace co-owner John Textor also holds a significant stake in French side Lyon. To help address the conflict, Textor agreed to sell his 44% stake in Crystal Palace.

 

However, complications arose when Lyon were recently relegated to Ligue 2 by French football authorities because of financial issues. While Lyon has appealed the demotion, they have indicated a willingness to relinquish their Europa League spot if the appeal fails.

 

As a result, UEFA has opted to wait until Lyon's appeal is resolved before making a final ruling on Palace’s status. The governing body has not specified a timeline, only stating that further updates will be provided “in due course.” Palace had anticipated a decision on Monday, but were informed last week of the delay.

 

The situation highlights UEFA’s firm stance on multi-club ownership. In a separate case earlier this year, Irish side Drogheda United was expelled from the Europa Conference League due to shared ownership with Danish club Silkeborg. Should Palace receive the green light, they would enter directly into the Europa League group stage, with the draw scheduled for August 29 and the tournament beginning in September.

 

Meanwhile, John Textor is in the process of selling his Palace shares to Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets. Textor also resigned from his operational role at Lyon this week, stepping back from day-to-day responsibilities, though he still holds a 77% stake. Lyon, saddled with debts of £422 million as reported by Textor's Eagle Football Group last October, have described their relegation as "incomprehensible" and continue to challenge the decision through legal means.

 

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