UEFA has demoted Crystal Palace to the third-tier Conference League because of the English cup winner's ownership ties to French club Lyon through American businessman John Textor.

Lyon’s Europa League spot has been confirmed this Friday by UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body. Les Gones qualified for Europe’s second-tier tournament after finishing sixth in the Ligue 1

Steve Parish confirmed that Crystal Palace would appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration of Sport but stopped short of saying whether it would ultimately be successful