Crystal Palace's Appeal Denied, Relegated to Conference League

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld UEFA's decision to demote Crystal Palace from the Europa League to the third-tier Conference League. The ruling stems from a multi-club ownership issue involving the Eagle Football Group.

UEFA's decision last month permitted Olympique Lyonnais to continue their participation in the Europa League. This move came as the Eagle Football Group, at the time, was the majority owner of Lyon, while its chairman, John Textor, also held a controlling stake in Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace's appeal sought to challenge this decision, but CAS has confirmed its original ruling, keeping Palace in the Conference League and allowing Lyon's continued presence in the Europa League.

(With inputs from agencies.)