Summary
UEFA has announced that it will continue strict enforcement of its rules against multi-club ownership in European competitions. This follows Crystal Palace being moved from the Europa League to the Conference League due to shared ownership concerns. UEFA emphasized a firm deadline of March 1 for clubs to meet these regulations, with no exceptions.
Key Facts
- UEFA is enforcing rules against multi-club ownership for teams entering European competitions.
- Clubs must resolve any ownership conflicts by March 1 to participate.
- Crystal Palace was demoted due to ownership ties with Lyon and lost its Europa League spot.
- Appeals by Crystal Palace, Drogheda United, and FC DAC 1904 were rejected.
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport supported UEFA's stance, confirming the March deadline.
- Concerns exist over the integrity of competitions due to multi-club ownership.
- Some clubs attempted adjustments to their ownership structure but were unsuccessful in altering participation.
