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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ed Aarons

Crystal Palace to stay in Conference League after losing appeal at Cas

Crystal Palace fans protest during the Community Shield against Uefa’s decision to demote them to the Conference League.
Crystal Palace fans protest during the Community Shield against Uefa’s decision to demote them to the Conference League. Photograph: Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images

Crystal Palace have lost their appeal against demotion from the Europa League and will take their place in the Conference League. The court of arbitration for sport confirmed on Monday that the FA Cup winners were unsuccessful in overturning the decision made by European football’s governing body to punish them for contravening its rules over multi-club ownership.

Uefa demoted Palace to the Conference League after they were deemed to have breached regulations because John Textor held shares in Palace and Lyon, who also qualified for the Europa League. He has since sold his 44.9% stake to his fellow US businessman Woody Johnson.

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