Palace potentially denied entry to Europa League?

[Canterbury Palace]

Mark my words, we'll get thrown out of something because of a Tifo about UEFA.

Can't be many clubs who have been booted out of European competition twice. Almost makes me proud. We're the footballing equivalent of a lush in Wetherspoons getting on the Carling from 10am before being asked to leave for pissing ourselves at 3pm. And that, to me, is beautiful.

In seriousness though we'll win the appeal.

 

[Gary St.Andrews]

At least we know where we are now and we can move on. Just one other thing, when Textor took out shares in Palace he had no involvement in Lyon at all. Not sure why we have been punished and they haven’t, and they are bankrupt!

 

[jarrett1985]

So who's Parish referring to when he says someone could intervene? Obi Wan Kenobi? Superman?

Ceferin the chairman of uefa, he doesn't vote on who is in or out. So he may say this is daft let them in they deserve it

 

[rikz]

I feel indifferent to the textor, im happy he's no longer involved with the club and would never want to be part of a multi club model. but in regards to this situation i don't really understand the hate for him on here, if he doesn't have decisive control, which everyone agrees he doesn't, then his not actually done anything wrong.

 

[m/k mick]

Not sure I want to attend a European sponsored competition, but probably will, everyone knows, this would not happen to a “top club” whatever that is, I suppose whatever floats at the top of the cess pit that football is becoming

 

[Forest Hillbilly]

I have mixed feelings about any potential appeal.
I think it likely that Palace would win an appeal, based on logic.
However, UEFA and their rules are utter madness, and it's very difficult to fight madness with logic.
It might also further sour our relationship with UEFA, if indeed we have any left.
Palace have done everything right to correct the situation, but perhaps not in a timely manner.
The Conference might bring some humour for the fans and breathing space for the Manager and players.
It's Mr Parish's call, and he normally makes a great call. 🫰
Anyone for a Woody ? 😁

 

[Lanzo-Ad]

Parish Quote, "We will appeal. I don't want to prejudge [whether they'd win]. When I say we'll appeal, we're looking at all of the options at the moment. That obviously is one option. What we would much prefer is if somebody intervened in this process". He wont appeal, he knows the chance is if Ceferin does the decent thing.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

We didnt meet the cliteria, if we did Parish will appeal, lets see if he dose.

I hesitate to ask...some sort of sex cafe? It won't be easily located anyway.

 

[samprior]

Interesting end to part 2, a sly dig at Forest saying that a club might look at itself and not feel that it was the right thing to do.

Fat chance with that wannabe mafioso fat greek c***.

There's nothing wannabe about it. He's fully fledged mafioso.

Long read, but the guy is an absolute crook. UEFA protecting the integrity of the game, bullshit*t.

The Vampire Ship

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[Jason Smith]

Can't be many clubs who have been booted out of European competition twice. Almost makes me proud. We're the footballing equivalent of a lush in Wetherspoons getting on the Carling from 10am before being asked to leave for pissing ourselves at 3pm. And that, to me, is beautiful.

In seriousness though we'll win the appeal.

I didn’t know you could do all that in Waterstones.

 

[Jason Smith]

There's nothing wannabe about it. He's fully fledged mafioso.

Long read, but the guy is an absolute crook. UEFA protecting the integrity of the game, bullshit*t.

The Vampire Ship

How the seizure of Europe's largest heroin shipment created bloody fallout throughout the world—and sparked still-raging political corruption scandals in Turkey, Greece, and the Middle East

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Nah, my finger started aching just scrolling down!

How about this on Nasser bin Ghanim Al-Khelaifi, chairman of the ECA and PSG:

Al-Khelaifi was charged by Swiss federal prosecutors in connection with a wider bribery investigation linked to World Cup television rights in February 2020. However, Khelaifi stated that he was cleared of all suspicions and the case was dismissed.

On 9 March 2022, after Paris Saint-Germain's 1–3 away loss (2–3 aggregate score) to Real Madrid in the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League round of 16, Al-Khelaifi allegedly assaulted a linesman and broke his flag and threatened a Madrid employee with murder. Following investigation, UEFA cleared Al-Khelaifi of all charges related to the match.

Three investigating judges from Paris were appointed in February 2023 to investigate accusations of kidnapping, sequestration and torture of a Franco-Algerian lobbyist, Tayeb Benabderrahmane, which targeted Al-Khelaifi. The former lawyer of the lobbyist, Olivier Pardo, stated that the lobbyist stole personal recordings of Al-Khelaïfi and attempted to blackmail Al-Khelaifi for “several tens of millions of euros”.

On February 5, 2025, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), was charged with complicity in the alleged buying of a vote and harming freedom to vote, related to a 2018 dispute within the Lagardère group. Al-Khelaifi denies any involvement, expressing surprise at the charges and asserting he had no influence over the matter.

In response to these legal proceedings, Qatari officials have expressed frustration over what they perceive as unfounded accusations and are reportedly considering withdrawing investments from both PSG and BeIN Sports. Such a move could have significant implications for French football, particularly concerning broadcasting rights and financial stability.

Weeks following the indictment, a media campaign targeting Al-Khelaifi gained momentum, sparked by a March 2025 episode of Complément d'enquête alleging financial misconduct and conflicts of interest. Analysts and observers have noted potential links between this campaign and geopolitical rivalries, suggesting a coordinated effort to damage Al-Khelaifi's reputation through media amplification and online disinformation. The narrative was being amplified by the RMC Sport, a sport streaming service in France. Its parent company, Altice France is owned by a French-Israeli billionaire Patrick Drahi, who has ties to the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ), chaired by Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed.

 

[grumpymort]

I really hope the club doesn't let this go and fight it with legal action it shows again complete corruption.

 

[pssguy]

I understand Parish trying the CAS route, but it will make no difference.

How can you be sure


Notable CAS Decisions Overruling UEFA
1. Manchester City – 2020
Issue: UEFA banned City for two years from European competitions for alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP).

CAS Ruling: Overturned the ban, citing insufficient conclusive evidence and time-barred allegations.

Outcome: City was reinstated into the Champions League.

2. FC Barcelona – 2024
Issue: UEFA imposed sanctions related to financial irregularities.

CAS Ruling: Overturned or reduced penalties after reviewing procedural fairness and proportionality.

3. ŠK Slovan Bratislava – 2022
Issue: UEFA disqualified the club over COVID-related match cancellations.

CAS Ruling: Reinstated the club, ruling UEFA’s decision lacked procedural fairness.

4. Football Union of Russia – 2022
Issue: UEFA suspended Russian teams following geopolitical events.

CAS Ruling: While CAS upheld some bans, it overturned others based on competition-specific criteria.

5. FK Bodø/Glimt & Coach Kjetil Knutsen – 2022
Issue: UEFA sanctioned Knutsen for alleged misconduct.

CAS Ruling: Cleared him of wrongdoing, citing lack of evidence.

 

[pssguy]

Can't wait the win the Conference League and qualify for the Europa League before, presumably, being thrown out of it again for some reason.

They will just change the rule that the winner qualifies the following year

 

[Common Sense Club]

This is Lyon`s agreement with UEFA Lyon settlement

So a 50 million fine; how much will they gain from playing in the Europa League. Probably more than that. And what penalty have the French football authorities dished out to Lyon for originally being 400 million in debt? Anything?

 

[Jim_Cannon]

Maybe they should say 'no thanks' to the Conference League.

I've no interest in watching what is a 3rd rate European tournament so wouldn't be attending - and are the games played on a Thursday so would mean moving more Saturday kick offs?

Both Europa and Conference games are on Thursdays so that is a moot point

 

[Jim_Cannon]

He wont appeal, he hasn't the cojones, the missed email was the mistake and that is down to him, he is the man in charge, he takes the blame, Textor new trouble was waiting, Parish it seems didn't.

Of course he will appeal. Don’t be naive. Whether we win is a different question.

 

[Painter]

You what? Clearly not compliant? I disagree. Surprised you can think the other way to be honest. So you believe we are guilty as charged and this is all correct and above board?

They make the rules, as of March 1st Textor was a majority shareholder in Palace and Lyon. The unfairness is that Textor didnt have control at Palace, although with 43% share it looks like he has. When the competition kicks off Textor will have nothing to do with either club, as he has sold his shares.
UEFA have made themselves look stupid, as sticking to their rules, which defy any logic.

 

[eaglesdare]

Do we have to play a play off to get into the conference league? 🙊

 

[Lombardinho]

I haven't felt as mugged-off as this since Spurs tapped up Bostock.