4 h. ago John Textor issues statement as Crystal Palace's Europa League fate hangs in the balance

Crystal Palace's wait to hear if they can play in this season's Europa League drags on as owner at centre of issue speaks out about 'direct influence' at club

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6 h. ago How much Chelsea have earned from Club World Cup and what sum they can still win

Chelsea saw off Fluminense to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final and they have been rewarded with a combined £33.5million in prize money for their efforts so far

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6 h. ago Club World Cup 2025 prize money: How much will Chelsea earn if they win the tournament?

Fifa has put up a $1bn prize pot at its revamped tournament in the United States

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7 h. ago John Textor aims dig at Steve Parish as Crystal Palace wait on UEFA fate: 'Ask the guy driving the Ferrari'

Textor hits out at a perceived lack of ambition at Selhurst Park as UEFA prepare to deliver Europa League ruling

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7 h. ago Textor insists Palace influence ‘not decisive’ as club fear Europa League ban

Club face threat of demotion to Conference LeagueTextor also has majority stake in Ligue 1 side LyonJohn Textor has insisted that he didn’t have a decisive influence at Crystal Palace as the FA Cup winners await Uefa’s decision on whether they can compete in next season’s Europa League.Palace are facing the threat of being demoted to the Conference League by European football’s governing body because the American businessman also owns a majority stake in Ligue 1 side Lyon, who have also qualified for the Europa League. The French club have successfully appealed against relegation to Ligue 2, with Uefa having delayed its ruling on Palace last week pending the outcome of Lyon’s appeal. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago John Textor feared for Crystal Palace’s Europe League hopes on day of FA Cup win

Palace look set to be denied a place in Europe’s second-tier competition under UEFA’s rules governing multi-club ownership.

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9 h. ago Crystal Palace: John Textor speaks out as UEFA prepare to deliver Europa League ruling

Textor insists he never had decisive influence at Selhurst Park

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27 h. ago Crystal Palace's Europa League spot in doubt as Lyon's Ligue 1 relegation overturned

Lyon have been reinstated to Ligue 1 following a successful appeal prompting fresh concern at Crystal Palace over their spot in the Europa League because of multiclub ownership issues

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29 h. ago Crystal Palace suffer huge Europa League blow as Lyon relegation overturned

Palace could lose their Europa League spot for breaching Uefa’s multi-club ownership rules now that Lyon have been restored to Ligue 1

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29 h. ago Crystal Palace set to be THROWN OUT of the Europa League, as Lyon win appeal to stay in France's top flight... and another Premier League club is primed to replace them

MIKE KEEGAN: French side Lyon announced on Wednesday afternoon that they had won their appeal against their relegation from Ligue 1.

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30 h. ago Crystal Palace dealt huge Europa League blow as Lyon relegation overturned following appeal

The French giants are now expected to keep their Europa League place

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36 h. ago Pedro Neto aiming to win Club World Cup in honour of Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva

Pedro Neto played with fellow forward for both Portugal and Wolves

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45 h. ago 'Sorry': Joao Pedro reacts after scoring first Chelsea goals in Club World Cup win over Fluminense

Chelsea’s new signing previously played for Fluminense and refused to celebrate against his former club

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47 h. ago Fluminense vs Chelsea LIVE: Club World Cup result, latest updates and reaction after Blues reach final

Blues seal a place in the Club World Cup final after a comfortable win

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3 d. ago João Pedro makes early mark for Chelsea but Blues forwards must avoid seeing red

New signing made a bright Club World Cup debut and now eyes Fluminense, one of his former sides, on TuesdayEstêvão Willian was not the only Brazilian attacker to offer a tantalising glimpse of the future during Chelsea’s win against Palmeiras in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup. There was also a bright cameo from João Pedro, who came on for Liam Delap just after Estêvão’s equaliser early in the second half and proceeded to change the game with his brawn and intelligent link-up play.It was an eye-catching performance from the forward given that his £60m move to Chelsea had been announced two days earlier. What had the 23‑year‑old been doing during his time off? Lifting logs and existing on a diet of raw steak, presumably. The aggression from João Pedro was startling. He was raring to go after a couple of training sessions with his new teammates and, while he was not involved in the winning goal, his bustling forward play was a vital part of Chelsea reasserting their dominance...

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3 d. ago St Mirren victorious over MK Dons as Stephen Robinson outlines challenge for Fraser Taylor

The Saints head into their final pre-season game against Airdrie before Premier Sports Cup action this Saturday on the back of a 2-1 win over MK Dons in Spain where Taylor impressed his gaffer

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3 d. ago Gary Lineker accuses Premier League referee of 'making it about him' after latest controversy

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor was at the centre of another controversy after sending two PSG players off during the Champions League winners' Club World Cup win over Bayern Munich

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4 d. ago Chelsea star names key reason he believes Premier League side can win FIFA Club World Cup

Chelsea face Fluminense in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup in New York on Tuesday, with a place in next weekend's final against Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain at stake - not to mention a potential £97m jackpot

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4 d. ago Crystal Palace in dark over European place and stuck in Textor’s tangled web | Ed Aarons

The American could next move for Sheffield Wednesday or Watford while Palace wait to see if dealings fall favourablyA champion skateboarder in his youth, John Textor has never been averse to risk. The American businessman even warrants a mention in Craig Snyder’s book A Secret History of the Ollie as “one of the few who beat eight-time world champion Rodney Mullen in freestyle competitions during the turn of the 70s”, but a serious head injury put an end to his competitive career.Textor surprisingly turned his attention to football club ownership in 2021 when he bought a stake in Crystal Palace after making his fortune in digital technology and the next week could prove decisive for his latest venture. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Wallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await

Captain Harry Wilson scores in 79th minute to secure 21-18 victory for AustraliaResult warns world that Joe Schmidt’s rebuilding side are again a dangerous forceThe Wallabies have got their 2025 season off to a victorious start and struck a crucial blow in the quest to win the 2027 World Cup at home with a tense 21-18 triumph over Fiji in Newcastle.The 79th minute shading of their fierce south Pacific rivals ignites Australia’s hopes ahead of the first Test against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane on 19 July. Continue reading...

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