Crystal Palace has been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA's CFCB after determining a conflict due to ownership connections with Lyon. Nottingham Forest will replace Palace in the Conference League playoff round. Palace may appeal the ruling, as they must now qualify for the League Phase. Although Palace won the FA Cup, UEFA's rules favor league standing in such cases, leading to the demotion despite Palace's cup victory. John Textor’s ownership stakes in both clubs contributed to the ruling and further complications arose from Lyon's relegation in France.
Crystal Palace has been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League after UEFA ruled that Premier League clubs were too closely linked to Lyon.
Dale Johnson confirmed that Nottingham Forest will replace Crystal Palace, which must now compete in qualifiers for the Conference League.
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