Crystal Palace have released a statement blasting UEFA’s multi-club regulations, hitting out at the decision to demote them from this coming season’s Europa League.

Premier League side Crystal Palace said on Tuesday that sporting merit had been "rendered meaningless" by UEFA's decision to demote them from the Europa League."At a time when we should be celebrating our victory in the Community Shield at Wembley,

Crystal Palace said on Tuesday they are seeking legal advice on possible next steps after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed the club's appeal against UEFA's decision to demote them from the Europa League to the Conference League.