Crystal Palace has lost its appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against UEFA's decision to demote the club from the 2025-26 Europa League to the UEFA Conference League. The ruling upholds UEFA's multi-club ownership regulations, which Crystal Palace breached due to its American owner John Textor's failure to comply with the rules. Textor attempted to sell his 43% stake in the club to meet UEFA requirements but missed multiple deadlines and communications. As a result, Nottingham Forest will replace Crystal Palace in the Europa League for the upcoming season. Crystal Palace, the FA Cup winners, expressed strong criticism of UEFA and CAS, describing the process as "almost impossible to get a fair hearing" and claiming that "sporting merit is meaningless" in this context. The club is reportedly considering further legal action following the demotion. This decision marks the end of Crystal Palace's legal challenge and confirms their participation in the Conference League instead of the Europa League for the 2025-26 season.