Derry City are refused entry to Europa League by Uefa
Derry City have been refused entry into next season's Europa League competition by Uefa.
The European football governing body has taken the decision because the club went into liquidation just over two years ago.
That led to a European ban for three years and this is the final year of the Candystripes' suspension.
The re-formed club, with support from the FAI, asked for the rule to be relaxed but Uefa refused to relent.
On paper, Derry's third-place finish in last year's Airtricity League Premier Division should have earned them a Europa League spot.
More to follow.
Derry City have been refused entry into next season's Europa League competition by Uefa.
The European football governing body has taken the decision because the club went into liquidation just over two years ago.
That led to a European ban for three years and this is the final year of the Candystripes' suspension.
The re-formed club, with support from the FAI, asked for the rule to be relaxed but Uefa refused to relent.
On paper, Derry's third-place finish in last year's Airtricity League Premier Division should have earned them a Europa League spot.
More to follow.
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