However, Crystal Palace’s spot in the competition has since come under serious threat with Textor holding a 43 per cent stake in the club through his Eagle Football multi-club group, which also owns a controlling 88 per cent stake in French club Lyon, who also qualified for next season’s Europa League by finishing sixth in Ligue 1 this term.

The issue stems from UEFA's rules on multi-club ownership.The rules strictly prohibit two clubs that are owned by the same person or entity from competing in the same European competition."No individual or legal entity may have control or influence over more than one club participating in a UEFA club competition,

The club’s participation in the tournament is in jeopardy due to the governing body’s rules on multi-club ownership.