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Uefa<\/a> are investigating a potential conflict of interest, with Brighton<\/a> and Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise also poised to play in Europe<\/a> next season.<\/p>\n But the Jambos claim the governing body has already told Bloom, who owns almost 30 per cent of the Gorgie club, they won\u2019t face any problems.<\/p>\n A club spokesman said: \u201cWe note the press relating to the possibility of Hearts<\/a> and Brighton<\/a> qualifying for the same Uefa competition<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cPrior to his investment\u00a0in Hearts<\/a>, Tony and his legal advisors met with senior Uefa officials to ensure that his investment in Hearts would not create an issue\u00a0in relation to Uefa\u2019s \u00a0multi-club ownership rules.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More Football Stories\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t SADLY MISSED<\/p>\n Tributes paid as ex-Celtic and Hearts star Mike Galloway dies aged 60<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t FIRM DEALS<\/p>\n Free bets and new customer offers for upcoming Rangers and Celtic fixtures<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cTony\u2019s investment in Hearts and the restrictions on his personal involvement with the club have been carefully considered and structured to ensure total compliance with Uefa\u2019s rules.<\/p>\n \u201cWe can confirm that Uefa has given assurances to Tony that his involvement at Hearts does not create an issue.\u201d<\/p>\n Hearts will enter the Champions League qualifiers in July, where Union \u2014 currently second in the Belgian League \u2014 are also expected to enter.<\/p>\n The Jambos are set to face Bodo\/Glimt, Olympiacos or Fenerbahce<\/a> in the second qualifying round for non-champions.<\/p>\n OUR BEST FREE BETS & SIGN-UP OFFERS<\/a><\/p>\n If they lose, they would drop into the Europa League<\/a> \u2014 where Bloom\u2019s Brighton will be if they hold on to their seventh position on the final day of the Premier League<\/a> this Sunday.<\/p>\n Union St-Gilloise are heading back into Europe Credit: AFP<\/p>\n Crystal Palace were punished due to John Textor\u2019s influence Credit: Getty<\/p>\n Uefa rules state no individual can exercise \u2018decisive influence\u2019 in the decision making of more than one club competing in European competition. <\/p>\n But Bloom\u2019s stakes in the capital outfit and at USG are deliberately below the 30 per cent threshold the game\u2019s governing body prohibits owners from holding in multiple clubs.<\/p>\n And the Jambos revealed Bloom has already met extensively with Uefa to ensure there is no conflict with any of the clubs he is involved in.<\/p>\n Crystal Palace<\/a> were demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League this season.<\/p>\n The decision stemmed from Palace breaching multi-club ownership rules as American businessman John Textor owned a stake in the Eagles as well as being majority owner of French club Lyon<\/a>, who had also qualified for the Europa League.<\/p>\n Palace argued Textor did not hold any decisive influence at the club but Uefa did not accept their defence.<\/p>\n Palace have gone all the way to the Conference League final and will meet Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig next Wednesday night.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VP-20_05-CELTIC_COMP_f09381.jpg\"\/)
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