UEFA issue statement on Crystal Palace being banned from Europe next season
Updated 10:39 30 Jun 2025 GMT+1Published 10:37 30 Jun 2025 GMT+1
The European governing body has spoken out about Crystal Palace playing in the Europa League.
UEFA have spoken out to address reports that Crystal Palace may be banned from competing in the Europa League next season.
Following a historic FA Cup final win over Manchester City in May, Crystal Palace secured a spot in the 2025/26 Europa League for the first time in the club's history.
However, it was later revealed that the London club could be banned from playing in the competition due to multi-club ownership regulations, with former majority shareholder John Textor also holding a controlling stake in French club Lyon.
Things took a serious turn last week as, despite finishing sixth in the French top division this season, seven-time Ligue 1 winners Lyon were relegated to the second tier of French football due to the club's financial situation.
And now, UEFA has spoken out to give a massive update on Palace's potential participation in the Europa League and explain how Lyon's relegation will impact this.
Crystal Palace won the FA Cup final last month. (Image: Getty)
Crystal Palace won the FA Cup final last month. (Image: Getty)
In an official statement online, the European governing body confirmed that the decision on whether Crystal Palace will play in the Europa League has been temporarily postponed after Lyon agreed to a new deal.
It says that the Fench side have agreed to be excluded from Europe next season if they are relegated over financial issues - something which is yet to be finalised as Lyon undergo a challenge of the official decision.
More to follow....
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