Well i went to the 'font of all knowledge' - ChatGPT:
Should Crystal palace be allowwd to compete in the Europa league?
ChatGPT said:
Crystal Palace winning the FA Cup on
May 17, 2025, officially earned them a spot in the 2025–26 Europa League group stage
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🏟️ Why UEFA is Hesitant
What’s Next?
UEFA has been
sympathetic to Palace’s appeal, acknowledging the romance of an FA Cup winner playing in Europe
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later this month (June 2025).
What If They're Excluded?
Should They Be Allowed In?
Arguments in favor:
- Palace earned their spot through on-field merit, winning the FA Cup.
- UEFA has shown a willingness to work with them, suggesting Textor doesn’t hold “decisive influence” reddit.com+13sportbible.com+13swissramble.substack.com+13.
- Removing them now would nullify a historic moment for the club and its fans.
Arguments against:
- UEFA’s rule is clear: no single individual may influence multiple clubs in the same competition.
- Allowing an exemption now could open loopholes and challenge rule integrity.
Bottom Line
🏆 From a
fairness and
romantic standpoint, Palace did everything required on the pitch and deserve to compete.
📜 But from a
regulatory perspective, UEFA’s rules are explicit—multi-club influence is not allowed, deadlines were missed, and setting a precedent would be risky.
Likely Outcome
UEFA seems
reluctant to exclude them, citing their sympathetic approach, but a final ruling is pending. If the sale of Textor’s stake (or legal challenge) happens quickly, Palace
may well be allowed into the Europa League—but if UEFA takes a hard line, their spot could go to Forest.
Sooo that's obvious then!