New Delhi, July 12 -- Crystal Palace's dreams of competing in the Europa League next season were shattered after UEFA, the governing body of European football, ruled that the club violated multi-club ownership regulations. Following this, the club has been demoted to the conference league even after clinching the FA Cup title.

Crystal Palace earned their Europa League spot by winning the FA Cup, a remarkable feat for a team considered underdogs. However, their qualification came under scrutiny due to UEFA's strict rules on multi-club ownership.

According to the regulations, clubs owned by the same person or entity are prevented from competing in the same European competition, such as the Europa League, to avoid any risk of collusion or ...