😍 Palace pay stunning tribute as generations get set to mark historic feat
😍 Palace pay stunning tribute as generations get set to mark historic feat
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Several generations of Crystal Palace fans had a more than unforgettable Saturday (17th) with the victory in the FA Cup, the English Cup.
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The club, with 119 years of history born in the southern suburbs of London, had never won a top-tier title.
It had only celebrated the English Second Division twice (1978/79 and 1993/94) and once the Third Division (1920/21) since September 10, 1905.
The historic day included, for example, a beautiful tribute to a devoted fan who did not have the opportunity to experience such a moment.
The celebration of Mark Wealleans hugging his two sons after a Palace goal against United in 2011 became famous.
Wealleans fell victim to cancer in 2017, at the age of 49.
But he was represented this Saturday at Wembley by a large banner with that image. And the presence of his two sons, according to the club.
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The fans were already celebrating beautifully even before the match started:
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And there was plenty of emotion after the final whistle for the greatest day in the lives of all the Eagles fans.
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The FA Cup victory also secured a spot in the Europa League for the next season.
Palace had only participated in one UEFA tournament in its history: the defunct Intertoto Cup in 1998/1999.
They were eliminated by the Turkish team Samsunspor with two 2-0 defeats.
The 2024/2025 season still has two more Premier League games and a chance to finish the competition in the Top-10.
The FA Cup campaign consisted of six games and six victories. They conceded only one goal.
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Owner of Botafogo's SAF, John Textor is a minority shareholder of Palace.
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He was present at Wembley and celebrated the victory greatly.
Later, he also saw his Lyon, another club part of Eagle Football Holdings, secure a spot for the next Conference League - they were at risk of having no European schedule for 2025/2026.
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