Crystal Palace’s Community Shield celebrations have been soured by news that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected their appeal to return to the Europa League.
The Eagles earned the right to compete in UEFA’s second-tier club competition in 2025–26, but have succumbed to multi-club ownership issues.
Oliver Glasner’s side are nonetheless competing in Europe for the very first time and, despite their demotion, the upcoming campaign is bound to be one of unprecedented continental excitement for Palace supporters.
Still, UEFA’s decision and the CAS ruling leave a bitter taste. Here’s why Palace have been booted out of the 2025–26 Europa League.






