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Tuesday briefing: Crystal Palace lose CAS appeal against UEFA

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12 August 2025 - 4:30 AM

Crystal Palace have lost their appeal against UEFA’s decision to demote the club to the Conference League for the 2025/26 season.

Last month, the Premier League club submitted their appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which has now upheld its initial ruling.

Palace, who had qualified for the Europa League, were deemed to have breached UEFA’s multi-club ownership regulations, which prohibit individuals from influencing multiple teams within the same competition.

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