Crystal Palace's unexpected qualification for the Europa League faces a serious challenge due to UEFA regulations on multi-club ownership involving John Textor. Owning significant stakes in both Crystal Palace and Olympique Lyon, Textor's influence raises concerns under UEFA's rules against having decisive control over multiple clubs in the same competition. Chairman Steve Parish argues that Textor's limited voting power demonstrates no decisive influence, yet UEFA is more concerned with legal documents than perceptions. This predicament highlights a broader conflict in modern football, where clubs' successes may be threatened by governance and compliance issues rather than performance on the pitch.
"The club's remarkable season - outperforming expectations and earning a coveted European spot - now risks being soured not by poor performance or scandal, but by governance failures and legal technicalities."
"Parish insists that Textor's role at the club does not constitute decisive influence, despite his significant equity stake, with fellow stakeholders generally aligning with Parish."
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