CAS Hearing on Crystal Palace’s Appeal
On August 8, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is scheduled to conduct a private hearing regarding the appeal lodged by Crystal Palace against UEFA’s ruling. This decision follows UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body demoting the London club to the lesser Conference League amid concerns over multi-club ownership issues.
Comparison with Lyon’s Situation
In contrast, Lyon has been granted permission to continue their participation in the Europa League as they finished sixth in the Ligue 1 standings, outperforming Palace’s qualification through winning last season’s FA Cup.
The majority ownership of Lyon falls under the Eagle Football Group, which is chaired by John Textor, who also possesses a controlling interest in Crystal Palace. However, in a related development, Textor stepped down from Lyon’s board with Michele Kang being appointed as the new chairwoman and president.
Potential Outcomes of the Appeal
In the event that Crystal Palace’s appeal does not succeed, Nottingham Forest, who ended their Premier League run in seventh place, will take their place in the Europa League.
While an immediate ruling is not anticipated from this hearing, a verdict is expected to be announced on August 11. This situation has created significant buzz around the two clubs and the implications for their upcoming seasons.
Additional Developments
- Johnson, owner of the Jets, has completed his acquisition of a stake in Crystal Palace.
- Crystal Palace has actively pursued an appeal against their demotion from the Europa League.
