Crystal Palace fans stage protest against Europa League demotion
Crystal Palace fans unhappy about UEFA’s Europa League decision
- Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA due to multi-club ownership rules.
- The club qualified for the Europa League after winning the FA Cup, their first major trophy, but missed a deadline to demonstrate compliance with UEFA regulations.
- UEFA's ruling is based on American co-owner John Textor's stakes in both Crystal Palace and Lyon, with Lyon's higher league position taking precedence in the Europa League.
- Hundreds of Crystal Palace supporters staged a protest outside Selhurst Park, organised by Holmesdale Fanatics, condemning UEFA's decision as a "terrible injustice" and "morally bankrupt".
- Crystal Palace are weighing up an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, while Nottingham Forest are expected to replace them in the Europa League.