Crystal Palace, UEFA and multi-club ownership
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Crystal Palace have been thrown out of the Europa League and will play in the Conference League next season after UEFA ruled that they are in breach of multi-club ownership rules. Palace secured their place in the Europa League for the upcoming campaign by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final in May.
Crystal Palace’s majority shareholder John Textor also owns Lyon, causing major problems for the Eagles’ Europa League hopes.
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