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Crystal Palace loses appeal against demotion by UEFA to third-tier Conference League

Crystal Palace loses appeal against demotion by UEFA to third-tier Conference League

Toronto Star14 hours ago
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Crystal Palace lost its appeal at sport's highest court on Monday against demotion to the third-tier Conference League because of breaching UEFA rules on club ownership with American investor John Textor.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport said its judges dismissed the English cup winner's request to stay in the more lucrative second-tier Europa League in a case that also involved Premier League rival Nottingham Forest and French club Lyon.
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