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Crystal Palace learn European competition fate

Palace had been waiting to see if Uefa would exclude them from the Europa League due to multi-club ownership criteria — Palace had been waiting to see if Uefa would exclude them from the Europa League due to multi-club ownership criteria (PA Wire)

Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA due to multi-club ownership rules.
The decision, announced on 11 July, stems from co-owner John Textor's significant stake in both Crystal Palace and French club Lyon.
UEFA regulations prohibit individuals from having control over more than one club participating in the same European competition, with Lyon given precedence.
Nottingham Forest are expected to take Crystal Palace's place in the Europa League, having finished seventh in the Premier League last season.
Crystal Palace are likely to appeal UEFA's decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, meaning the final Europa League spot remains unconfirmed.

Crystal Palace demoted to Conference League as Uefa awards Nottingham Forest a Europa League place — In full