Uefa inform Drogheda United of possible expulsion from Conference League due to multi-club ownership rules

Drogheda United have revealed they are facing expulsion from the Uefa Conference League due to sister club Silkeborg IF competing in the same competition, and are now set to bring their case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Drogheda up to second after ending turbulent week on a high

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