UEFA has demoted Crystal Palace to the third-tier Conference League because of the English cup winner's ownership ties to French club Lyon through American businessman John Textor.

Lyon’s Europa League spot has been confirmed this Friday by UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body. Les Gones qualified for Europe’s second-tier tournament after finishing sixth in the Ligue 1

Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League after UEFA's Club Financial Control Body ruled the Premier League club was too closely linked to Lyon.