UEFA has delayed making a choice on whether or not Crystal Palace can play within the Europa League subsequent season.
Palace earned a spot within the competitors by successful the FA Cup. Nevertheless, there’s a drawback as a result of the membership’s greatest shareholder, John Textor, additionally owns a part of the French crew Lyon.
Textor owns about 43% of Palace by means of his firm Eagle Holdings, however he has solely 25% of the voting energy—equal to different main buyers.
Why UEFA Is Ready
UEFA guidelines don’t enable two golf equipment with the identical proprietor to play in the identical European competitors. In these circumstances, the higher-ranked crew will get precedence.
Lyon completed sixth in France’s prime league (Ligue 1) final season, however they had been not too long ago dropped to Ligue 2 (second division) on account of monetary issues. Lyon is now interesting this resolution.
As a result of Lyon would possibly nonetheless qualify for Europe if the attraction succeeds, UEFA has determined to attend earlier than confirming Palace’s place within the Europa League.
Lyon has made a take care of UEFA that claims if their attraction fails and the relegation stands, they won’t participate in European competitions. But when the attraction is profitable, UEFA might want to determine which crew—Lyon or Palace—can compete
