Qualified for the Europa Lige because of its sixth place in the classification of League 1 2024-2025, OL saw its ticket disputed by Crystal Palace, winner of the FA Cup but relegated to the league conference due to the multi-ownership then embodied by John Textor. While the American businessman has sold its shares to the capital of the London club in recent months, the Eagles thought they had success to the Sports Arbitral Tribunal … It is not.
“” After examining the evidence, the panel concluded that John Textor, founder of Eagle Football Holdings, held actions in the CPFC and OL and sat on the board of directors with a decisive influence on the two clubs on the date of evaluation of UEFAdecided the heap. The panel also rejected the Crystal Palace argument that it was treated inequitably compared to Nottingham Forest (which will play the Europa League well for its part) and in Lyon. »»
OL welcomes
As soon as the verdict rendered, OL was delighted with the news. “”
Olympique Lyonnais welcomes the decision made today by the Arbitral Tribunal of Sport, confirming its participation in the Europa League for the 2025-2026 season. Seized by Crystal Palace, the TAS examined the club's compliance with the multi -ownership rules imposed by UEFA and concluded that the current situation required no modification. This decision definitively confirms the position defended by Olympique Lyonnais throughout the procedure and strengthens its ambition in the Europa League, this season. »»
