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CAS to Decide Palace’s Europa or Conference League Fate

The ruling will confirm whether Palace keep their Europa League berth or face a Conference League campaign after appealing UEFA’s multi-club ownership sanction.

Soccer Football - FA Community Shield - Crystal Palace v Liverpool - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 10, 2025 Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike scores their first goal past Crystal Palace's Dean Henderson Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
Soccer Football - FA Community Shield - Crystal Palace v Liverpool - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 10, 2025 Crystal Palace's Dean Henderson in action as he saves a penalty during the penalty shootout from Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
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Overview

  • Palace presented their appeal in a closed hearing before a three-judge CAS panel in Lausanne on August 8 and now await Monday’s decision
  • UEFA demoted Palace after owner John Textor failed to place his shares in a blind trust by the March deadline while also controlling Olympique Lyonnais
  • A defeat would hand Palace’s Europa League spot to Nottingham Forest, who lodged the original complaint, while a successful appeal would restore the Eagles to the second-tier competition
  • Supporters protested at Wembley during the Community Shield by igniting flares and unfurling a “UEFA Mafia” banner to voice their opposition to the demotion
  • Dropping to the third-tier Conference League could cost Palace up to £20 million and is already shaping the club’s transfer strategy for the new season