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Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘It's a fact' – Crystal Palace owner Steve Parish gives major update on Eagles being kicked out of Europa League
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CRYSTAL PALACE will appeal Uefa's decision to remove them from the Europa League next season. The Eagles earned a spot in Europe's second tier following their 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Manchester City in May - however last week they were officially banned and relegated to the Conference League. 3 Parish says Palace will mount a legal challenge against the decision Credit: Getty 3 Palace fans have protested against Uefa's rulings on Tuesday evening Credit: Getty 3 Their FA Cup victory has been marred by the controversy Credit: PA At the time of the final, now-former Palace co-owner John Textor held stakes in both the south London club and Lyon, who are in the Europa League next season after finishing sixth and winning an appeal to avoid relegation from Ligue 1. Eagles fans have already begun protesting the decision. Now, owner Steve Parish says the club isn't backing down either. Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Parish said: 'We are still fighting. There's an appeal process, so we go to CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) which is the court for arbitration and, you know, we're very hopeful. We think we've got great legal arguments. 'We don't think this is the right decision by any means. We know unequivocally that John didn't have decisive influence over the club. Read more BLUES RINSE Chelsea want to flog more than TEN players with Felix and Nkunku on scrapheap 'We know we proved that beyond all reasonable doubt because it's a fact.' Uefa rules state no owner or co-owner can have a controlling interest in more than one club competing in the same European competition during the same season. Palace dispute that Textor did not have sufficient enough control. As it stands, Palace will be replaced in the Europa League by Nottingham Forest, who finished seventh last term. Forest will be £3.9million better off as a result of the decision. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Parish continued: 'We feel that there are a lot of very genuine mitigating circumstances and more than enough wriggle room to put us in the competition. 'It does look bad. This is the dream right? This is what keeps football alive. Crystal Palace fans protest against Europa League demotion 'This is why everybody goes, because they think one day they might win a cup and they might qualify for Europe. 'These things can be defining moments for a club and completely change the course of history forever. 'Hopefully when we go to CAS we get the right answer. 'We get the written version of (the ruling) with the detail then apparently the appeal is 10 days.' In a statement, Uefa said its Club Financial Control Body confirmed the decision by French financial chiefs had cleared Lyon's path to take up their place in the Europa League. The governing body said: 'Consequently, the CFCB pursued the assessment of the documentation submitted by Lyons and Crystal Palace and concluded that the clubs breached, as at 1 March 2025, the multi-club ownership criteria foreseen in Art 5.01 of the Uefa Club Competition Regulations. 'For this reason the CFCB First Chamber decided: To accept Lyons' admission to the 2025/26 Europa League. 'And to reject Crystal Palace's admission to the 2025/26 Uefa Europa League and to accept Crystal Palace's admission to the 2025/26 Uefa Conference League.'
The Herald Scotland
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Parish says Crystal Palace will appeal against Europa League exclusion
The American stepped away from Palace at the start of July, but the ownership issue relates to the end of last season when the club secured a first European appearance by beating Manchester City at Wembley. Crystal Palace fans have protested against UEFA's ruling (Yui Mok/PA). UEFA's ruling would mean Nottingham Forest, who finished seventh in the Premier League, taking Palace's place in the Europa League. 'We are still fighting,' Parish told the The Rest is Football podcast. 'There's an appeal process, so we go to CAS which is the court for arbitration and, you know, we're very hopeful. We think we've got great legal arguments. 'We don't think this is the right decision by any means. We know unequivocally that John didn't have decisive influence over the club. 'We know we proved that beyond all reasonable doubt because it's a fact.' UEFA rules say that no owner or co-owner can have a controlling interest in more than one club competing in the same European competition during the same season. Palace's position throughout has been that Textor, who had previously spoken publicly about his frustration over the lack of influence he was able to exert at Selhurst Park, did not have a sufficiently controlling role for the club to fall foul of the regulations. The deadline for shareholders to divest their interest in a club, or in some other way to alter their ownership structure, in order to comply with the regulations was March 1. Forest, who stand to gain from the ruling, were at risk of being in a similar situation but their owner Evangelos Marinakis – who also owns Greek side Olympiacos – placed his shares in a blind trust ahead of the deadline in anticipation of the club qualifying for Europe. 'We feel that there are a lot of very genuine mitigating circumstances and more than enough wriggle room to put us in the competition,' said Parish. Evangelos Marinakis owns both Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos (Mike Egerton/PA) 'It does look bad. This is the dream right? This is what keeps football alive. This is why everybody goes, because they think one day they might win a cup and they might qualify for Europe. 'These things can be defining moments for a club and completely change the course of history forever. 'Hopefully when we go to CAS we get the right answer. 'We get the written version of (the ruling) with the detail then apparently the appeal is 10 days'
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Cole Palmer ‘pretends to be stupid', claims Micah Richards as he lifts lid on what Chelsea star is really like
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COLE PALMER pretends to be stupid but he is actually "very clever", according to Micah Richards. The Chelsea star has built a reputation for his occasional silly answers in interviews. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Cole Palmer pretends to be stupid according to Micah Richards Credit: Getty 2 Richards and Gary Lineker believe Palmer is 'very clever' Credit: Getty His carefree attitude has helped endear himself to fans but Richards believes it is all an act, and Gary Lineker agrees. The pair discussed Palmer on The Rest is Football podcast after finding his interaction with incoming Chelsea star Estevao amusing. Palmer revealed he told the Palmeiras player that he was looking forward to welcoming him to Stamford Bridge, before acknowledging the fact the Brazilian probably did not understand what he was saying. Lineker said of the England international: "There's something about Cole Palmer. READ MORE ON CHELSEA WILL I NEVER Estevao Willian SNUBS offer to join Chelsea team-mates at Club World Cup "You used to think 'oh maybe he is a bit dim' but he is actually not. He's clever. "He comes across very likeable. He is so matter-of-fact in his answers that he actually speaks as he thinks. Richards agreed with his colleague, adding: "Very clever. He knows what he is doing. He is very witty. "He's like Grealish. They pretend they are stupid but they are really not. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS "They know exactly what they are doing. Cole Palmer is exactly the same." Just last week Palmer, 23, left fans speechless after starring in a new advert for Nike. Chelsea CONFIRM transfer of Jamie Gittens as £52m Borussia Dortmund star becomes seventh addition of the summer Winger Estevao and Palmer are tipped to be the faces of Chelsea's future and the pair shared a brief embrace after the game with cameras catching the moment Palmer tried to strike up a conversation. Despite the language barrier the light-hearted moment highlights the warm welcome Chelsea's current stars are ready to offer the Brazilian wonderkid when he arrives for pre-season.
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Micah Richards left 'scratching his head' over £50m Arsenal transfer decision
Arsenal are weighing up a move for the £50m-rated Noni Madueke from Chelsea as their summer transfer business ramps up but Micah Richards has raised concerns over where he fits into their team Micah Richards admits he's "scratching his head" as to where Noni Madueke would fit in at Arsenal given their interest in the Chelsea star. Mikel Arteta is ramping up his recruitment and the England international is now on his radar. The winger enjoyed a strong season with the Blues, coming up with 16 goals and assists as the west Londoners claimed the UEFA Conference League. He's also broken into the Three Lions squad but does appear to be below Pedro Neto in the pecking order - with new signings arriving too in the shape of Jamie Gittens and Brazilian teenager Estevao. It has led to talk of a move across London to the Emirates, with Arsenal monitoring his situation, although his £50million price tag could prove to be a sticking point. Nevertheless Richards doesn't understand why Arsenal are pursuing someone who operates in the same position as Bukayo Saka. The team's talisman is a guaranteed starter and it would require Madueke to play from his less favoured left side if he were to join. Richards has backed the signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad but believes the focus now must be on landing a No 9. He said on The Rest is Football podcast: "I like Zubimendi. We saw him in the Euros final, when Rodri came off. Very good player, tactically really good. He's good on the ball, really good awareness in midfield. Gyokeres is a really good striker. I think a striker is more important than getting Madueke in first. READ MORE: Arsenal chief Andrea Berta flies out for final talks over £70m Viktor Gyokeres transfer "Madueke… where is he going to play? He's been playing for Chelsea on the left recently. I really like him as a player, but I like him on the right and he's not going to play ahead of Bukayo Saka, is he? "So, I'm scratching my head on that one. I agree [that they need two players in every position]. But Saka is always fit normally, until he got that really bad injury." With Chelsea continuing to land new arrivals Madueke could fall further down the pecking order, opening the door to a move away after just over two years at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca has also made it clear that he only wants "happy" players on his books. The Italian, when quizzed on his winger, said: "Noni has been very important for us. But my message to the players and to the club is that I just want players that are happy to be with us. The ones that are not happy, they are free to go. Noni has been very good during the season." Arsenal's recent captures from their London rivals include Jorginho, who contributed during his spell before leaving this summer. Raheem Sterling's loan signing 12 months ago was far less successful with the ex-Manchester City man struggling for form. This summer they've landed the signature of Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Metro
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Micah Richards 'scratching his head' over £50m Arsenal transfer decision
Micah Richards admits that while he likes Noni Madueke, he is confused as to why Arsenal are trying to sign the Chelsea star. The Gunners have ramped up their transfer activity lately, recently confirming the signings of Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi. A deal is also in place to acquire Christian Norgaard from Brentford, while talks are advancing over a big money transfer for striker Viktor Gyokeres. Mikel Arteta also wants to bring in a versatile attacking player, with Eberechi Eze, Rodrygo and Anthony Gordon on their shortlist. But it appears they are instead going to land Madueke, having agreed personal terms with the winger who is currently playing for Chelsea at the Club World Cup. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. The Blues are more than open to selling the 23-year-old, but want £50million for him, a price the Gunners may not be willing to pay. Madueke has enjoyed a good 2024/25 campaign, recording 16 goal contributions in 45 games, winning the Conference League and breaking into the England squad. Nevertheless, Richards believes he'll struggle for game time at the Emirates, as he assessed Arsenal's transfer business. 'I like Zubimendi. We saw him in the Euros final, when Rodri came off,' the Manchester City icon said on The Rest is Football podcast. 'Very good player, tactically really good. He's good on the ball, really good awareness in midfield. Appearances: 45 Goals: 11 Assists: 5 Games as a right-winger: 33 Games as a left-winger: 7 Stats courtesy of Transfermarkt 'Gyokeres is a really good striker. I think a striker is more important than getting Madueke in first. 'Madueke… where is he going to play? He's been playing for Chelsea on the left recently. 'I really like him as a player, but I like him on the right and he's not going to play ahead of Bukayo Saka, is he? So, I'm scratching my head on that one. 'I agree [that they need two players in every position]. But Saka is always fit normally, until he got that really bad injury.' More Trending Madueke has spent the vast majority of his career playing on the right but appears to have lost his place in Chelsea's XI to Pedro Neto, and faces increased competition from summer signings Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Estevao. If he does move to Arsenal he will be cover for Saka but will find it very hard to usurp his England teammate, with his best chance of starting coming on the left-wing where he'll compete against Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. For now, Madueke could be in action on Tuesday night when Chelsea take on Fluminense for a place in the Club World Cup final against either PSG or Real Madrid. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: AC Milan boss Max Allegri speaks out on future of Chelsea target Mike Maignan MORE: Chelsea set asking price for Man Utd to sign Christopher Nkunku MORE: Mikel Arteta warned about two 'problems' with new Arsenal signing Martin Zubimendi
