Crystal Palace has been demoted to the Conference League after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld UEFA's decision regarding their breach of multi-club ownership regulations. American investor John Textor held shares in both Crystal Palace and Lyon, which violates UEFA rules. Crystal Palace failed to meet a March 1 deadline to evidence restructuring to address ownership issues. Their appeal was rejected and Nottingham Forest is expected to claim their Europa League spot. The club will instead play against teams like Fredrikstad or Midtjylland in the Conference League play-offs.
Crystal Palace has been demoted to the Conference League after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld UEFA's sanctions due to multi-club ownership regulations breaches. American investor John Textor owned shares in both Crystal Palace and Ligue 1 club Lyon, leading to the decision that prohibits clubs influenced by a single individual from participating in the same competition.
By failing to meet UEFA's deadline to demonstrate a restructuring of ownership that would resolve concerns about dual ownership, Crystal Palace's appeal was rejected, solidifying their status in the Conference League. Nottingham Forest is likely to replace them in the Europa League, following their seventh-place finish in the Premier League.
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