Watch: Crystal Palace fans deliver suitcase of fake cash to UEFA HQ, protest Europa League exclusion
Crystal Palace supporters have staged a bold protest outside UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, over the club's controversial exclusion from the Europa League.
Despite earning a spot in the competition by winning the FA Cup last season, Palace were ruled out by UEFA for allegedly breaching regulations related to multi-club ownership.
The decision is being contested by the club at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with a verdict expected on August 11.
If the ruling stands, Nottingham Forest are expected to take Palace's Europa League spot, with the Eagles moving down to the Europa Conference League.
Refusing to stay silent, Palace fans, and the Holmesdale Fanatics in particular, carried out a symbolic protest by delivering a suitcase filled with fake money to UEFA's lakeside offices.
The gesture was meant to highlight what they see as UEFA's preference for financial interests over fairness.
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Alongside the suitcase, a letter addressed to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin was hand-delivered. It demanded the governing body reverse its decision and reinstate Palace in the Europa League.
A post from the Holmesdale Fanatics on X reflected the supporters' sentiment and urgency in the appeal to reinstate the club.
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Part of it read, "Following this, we then travelled to the CAS headquarters in Lausanne to remind their organisation that this ruling can and should be overturned. The protests against those responsible will continue. REINSTATE PALACE NOW."
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The issue stems from American businessman John Textor holding ownership stakes in both Crystal Palace and French club Lyon, which is a situation that UEFA rules prohibit if both clubs qualify for the same competition.
The fans' protest reflects growing frustration over what they see as an unfair punishment, and their message is clear: they believe Crystal Palace deserve their place in the Europa League.
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