After being excluded from the European League, Palace files appeal to court against the decision

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said today, Tuesday, that Crystal Palace, a competitor in the English Premier League, has filed an appeal to the court against the decision of the European Football Union to exclude them from the competition in the European League due to alleged violations of the multi-club ownership rules.

Palace has been relegated to play in the Conference League, the third-tier competition in European club competitions, by the Financial Control Body of UEFA this month because Jean Texier, the owner of a majority stake in Olympique Lyonnais, also has a controlling stake in Crystal Palace.

Meanwhile, Lyon, competing in the French top-flight league and also qualified for the second-tier continental competition, has been allowed to compete in the European League.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport stated in a press release, "This appeal will be expedited with an executive decision without reasons by or before August 11, 2025".

Last month, Palace announced that Robert 'Woody' Johnson, a co-owner of the NFL team New York Jets, had legally agreed to purchase a share of Eagle Football Group in the club, following approval from the English Premier League.

However, Palace failed to meet the final deadline in March to comply with the multi-club ownership rules before winning the FA Cup in May, securing a place in European competitions.

If the court rejects their appeal, Nottingham Forest, finishing seventh in the Premier League, will replace Crystal Palace in the European League.