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Crystal Palace won the FA Cup in May - the club's first major trophy A decision on whether Crystal Palace can compete in next season's Europa League has been delayed by Uefa. The Eagles' place, earned by winning the FA Cup last season, has been under threat because of Uefa's multi-club ownership rules, which prevents teams under the same ownership from competing in the same European competition. Co-owner John Textor, who also co-owns French club Lyon, has agreed to sell his 44% stake in Palace in a bid to help their case. A decision on Palace's participation had been expected on Monday. However, Lyon were demoted to Ligue 2 last week by the French football authorities on account of their poor finances. The club are appealing against the decision but should they fail, they have agreed to relinquish their Europa League spot. Uefa has therefore opted to wait until the outcome of the appeal before making a decision on Palace's participation. It is not known how long Lyon's appeal will take, with Uefa stating further details will be announced in "due course". In June, Irish Premier Division club Drogheda United were expelled by Uefa from the Conference League due to the Trivela Group, who owns the club, also owning Danish outfit Silkeborg. Should Palace be granted a spot in the competition, they will enter the group phase which begins in September. The draw for the group phase is on 29 August. Textor is in the process of selling his stake in Palace to New York Jets owner Woody Johnson. The American, 59, resigned from his leadership role at Lyon on Monday after deciding to step back from the day-to-day running of the club, in which he owns a 77% stake. Last October, Textor's Eagle Football Group announced debts of £422m at Lyon. The club said the decision to demote them into Ligue 2 was "incomprehensible" and that they would appeal the decision. Palace co-owner Textor resigns from Lyon role Latest Crystal Palace news, analysis and fan views Get Crystal Palace news sent straight to your phone Wimbledon: 14 Britons in action on day one Transfer news latest: Chelsea agree fee for Pedro & Phil Mc Nulty Q&A White 'hasn't stopped shaking' after late Lions call-up Diane Morgan's heartfelt journey into her own past Munroe Bergdorf on finding love as a trans woman Jaw-dropping black comedy film starring Barry Keoghan The World War One origins of pioneering plastic surgery What are main questions facing England before Euros? A family affair as Poulter and son battle to qualify for Open Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage? Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions. Video Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions Verstappen, Russell and Mercedes - what factors are at play? The British teenage trio creating Wimbledon history Will Archer 2. 0 still be a £100m cheat code on England Test return? The end of one of football's great full-back duos - where do they rank? The Commonwealth Games swimmer who might not see 40 The chase is on - why no team can feel safe against Stokes' England Why 'best-dressed officials' are missing from Wimbledon Euro 2025: How have England evolved? What are Wales' chances? 'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars. Video'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars Which young players could light up Euro 2025? What do you remember about the 2013 Lions tour? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.