Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has recently received permission from the DNCG to take part in Ligue 1 next season, which will allow him to qualify for the Europa League. This news was received with relief by the Lyon supporters. However, the situation is much less favourable for Crystal Palace, another Eagle-controlled club. Despite a qualification gained by winning in the FA Cup against Manchester City, the London club will not be able to participate in the Europa League.

The reason for this decision lies in UEFA’s rules on multi-ownership. Since both OL and Crystal Palace are controlled by the same group, only one of the two clubs is allowed to compete in a European competition. OL, having obtained the validation of the instances to evolve in the European Cup, is therefore given this opportunity, while Crystal Palace is forced to settle for the Conference League.

As a result, Nottingham Forest, originally qualified for the League Conference, was drafted into the Europa League to fill the gap left by the absence of Crystal Palace. This situation highlights the constraints imposed by European rules on club control and illustrates how multi-ownership can impact the sports ambitions of teams. OL’s qualifying for the Europa League is therefore a victory, but also a disappointment for Crystal Palace fans.

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