Multi-club ownership in the spotlight after European sanctions hit hard

Crystal Palace were not the only team affected this summer and Uefa is under pressure to reconsider its complex rules.

Drogheda’s Adam Foley lifts the cup. Pic: ©INPHO/Lorcan Doherty.

Uefa is facing pressure to push back its deadline for separating ownership structures after a turbulent summer in which a handful of clubs, including Crystal Palace, were denied access to European competitions due to multi-club ownership rule-breaches.

The Guardian understands a number of smaller sides within multi-club operations will lobby Uefa to put back the 1 March date by which they must demonstrate compliance with the regulations.