Crystal Palace's appeal against UEFA's demotion of them from the Europa League to the Conference League has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Eagles secured their first season of European football in May,

Crystal Palace have lost their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport and will not be restored to their place in the Europa League. Despite winning the FA Cup and securing qualification on

John Textor’s dual ownership ties to both Crystal Palace and Olympique Lyon triggered the ruling, with UEFA stating his sale of shares came after the March 1 compliance deadline.