😍 Palace pay stunning tribute as generations get set to mark historic feat

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·17 May 2025

😍 Palace pay stunning tribute as generations get set to mark historic feat

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Several generations of Crystal Palace fans had a more than unforgettable Saturday (17th) with the victory in the FA Cup, the English Cup.

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The club, with 119 years of history born in the southern suburbs of London, had never won a top-tier title.

It had only celebrated the English Second Division twice (1978/79 and 1993/94) and once the Third Division (1920/21) since September 10, 1905.

The historic day included, for example, a beautiful tribute to a devoted fan who did not have the opportunity to experience such a moment.

The celebration of Mark Wealleans hugging his two sons after a Palace goal against United in 2011 became famous.

Wealleans fell victim to cancer in 2017, at the age of 49.

But he was represented this Saturday at Wembley by a large banner with that image. And the presence of his two sons, according to the club.

Um título com alma. Um bandeirão com história. Na final da Copa da Inglaterra, a torcida do Crystal Palace não levou só faixas e cantos para Wembley. Levou também memória, amor e eternidade. Nas arquibancadas, um bandeirão gigante estampava a imagem de Mark Wealleans, torcedor
– Saturday, 17 May 2025

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Best fans in the world. #CPFC
– Saturday, 17 May 2025

The fans were already celebrating beautifully even before the match started:

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And there was plenty of emotion after the final whistle for the greatest day in the lives of all the Eagles fans.

Primeiro título da história do Crystal Palace. Mais de 150 anos de história. Entrei na arquibancada para capturar este momento. Torcedores de todas as idades, quase todos chorando. Muito emocionante.
– Saturday, 17 May 2025

Will Compete in the EUROPA LEAGUE 🤩

The FA Cup victory also secured a spot in the Europa League for the next season.

Palace had only participated in one UEFA tournament in its history: the defunct Intertoto Cup in 1998/1999.

They were eliminated by the Turkish team Samsunspor with two 2-0 defeats.

The 2024/2025 season still has two more Premier League games and a chance to finish the competition in the Top-10.

The FA Cup campaign consisted of six games and six victories. They conceded only one goal.

Textor Happy

Owner of Botafogo's SAF, John Textor is a minority shareholder of Palace.

He was present at Wembley and celebrated the victory greatly.

Later, he also saw his Lyon, another club part of Eagle Football Holdings, secure a spot for the next Conference League - they were at risk of having no European schedule for 2025/2026.

See more images of the Palace celebration: