UEFA has demoted Crystal Palace to the third-tier Conference League because of the English cup winner’s ownership ties to French club Lyon through American businessman John Textor.

UEFA’s decision to demote Crystal Palace does not only benefit Lyon, but it may also benefit Nottingham Forest who could replace the Eagles in the Europa League. Nuno Espirito Santo ’s side finished seventh in the Premier League last season and originally qualified for the Conference League.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2025 / John Textor, Chairman and CEO of Eagle Football Holdings, today issued the following statement in response to the decision by the French Football Federation (FFF) to uphold Olympique Lyonnais's

Earlier in the 2024/25 Champions League campaign, Arsenal made their unhappiness known - and now UEFA have acted.

UEFA have confirmed the new seeding regulations for the Europa League knockout rounds that will impact Aston Villa

UEFA's decision means teams that finish between third and sixth in the league phase cannot get home priority in the Champions League semifinals.