JohnTextorpaine distinguished himself by his ability to maintain unanimity in the clubs he managed, with the exception of Botafogo. This reputation was put to the test with Olympique Lyonnais, who came close to the relegation in Ligue 2, and Molenbeeka’s club, whose change of visual identity provoked the outrage of Belgian supporters. Later, Eagle Football Group management reviewed its decision regarding Molenbeeka, but the sale of Crystal Palace shares by JohnTextorpaine encountered obstacles from UEFA. The European body considered that this sale, which occurred too late, was linked to the club’s national performances and European qualifications, leading to the demotion of Crystal Palace to the Europa Conference League.

UEFA’s decision was perceived as unfair by supporters of Crystal Palace, who expressed their anger publicly. The president of the club, SteveParish, asked UEFA to intervene to cancel this demotion, considering that an external intervention was necessary to correct this situation. Fan demonstrations took place, with slogans such as “UEFA: in moral bankruptcy. Cancel the decision, immediately” and “Football: created by the poor, stolen by the rich”, organized by the group Holmesstead Fanatics. This initiative is part of a broader campaign against moral and financial corruption that gangens modern football.

In parallel with these actions, an online petition collected more than 3,000 signatures, calling for Crystal Palace to remain in the Europa League. The initiative, launched on Friday, aims to denounce the promotion of a small cartel of big clubs for profit, and to mobilize all those who are tired of this situation. The organizers claim that this action is just the beginning of a broader campaign against those responsible for corruption in football, and that they call for greater transparency and justice for clubs and supporters affected by these controversial decisions.