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Palace and Forest in Security Talks for Selhurst Park Match After UEFA Ruling

Talks follow fan protests over multi-club ownership findings upheld by CAS.

Crystal Palace Fans Protest Against UEFA Decision to Demote The Club From Europa League To The Europa Conference League
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Overview

  • Crystal Palace is coordinating with Nottingham Forest and the Metropolitan Police to increase security for Sunday’s fixture at Selhurst Park.
  • Palace supporters plan to demonstrate, echoing chairman Steve Parish’s claim that Forest played a key role in the punishment.
  • UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body found Palace in breach of multi-club ownership rules linked to John Textor’s stake in Lyon, and CAS upheld the decision last week.
  • The Met says officers will attend, with risk assessments including potential targeting of the visitors’ team coach.
  • Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is likely to attend with a personal security detail, and Palace has said he will be welcome in the boardroom.