UEFA kicks out Crystal Palace from Europa League
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Crystal Palace say they "are extremely dismayed by Uefa's decision to exclude the club from the Europa League." The Eagles were ordered on Friday to compete in the Conference League by Uefa for breaching multi-club ownership rules.
It is just another illustration of a football world that so rarely seems to make sense.By Friday evening, John Textor had no connection to Crystal Palace, having sold his stake to Woody Johnson - subject to Premier League approval.
Crystal Palace’s majority shareholder John Textor also owns Lyon, causing major problems for the Eagles’ Europa League hopes.
John Textor retains his shareholding in Palace and also is owner of Lyon, which runs against UEFA's multi-club rules. "We're devastated," Parish told Sky Sports. "It's a bad day for football. It's a terrible injustice. I do believe nobody want to see this. I don't think Uefa wants to see this.
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Yardbarker on MSNCrystal Palace News: Woody Johnson Agrees Deal to Purchase John Textor’s StakeAmerican businessman Woody Johnson has agreed to purchase John Textor’s 43% stake in Crystal Palace, in a deal believed to be close to £190 million. The Eagles confirmed the news via their club website on Monday,
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