Drogheda United's expulsion from European football has been confirmed after an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport was rejected today. The club has expressed heartbreak and disbelief at the decision. Drogheda United's expulsion is a significant blow to the team's European ambitions. The Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision was made after careful consideration of the appeal. Drogheda United had hoped to overturn the initial decision, but it was not to be. The club will now have to focus on domestic competitions, including the League of Ireland Premier. The expulsion from European football will be a difficult pill to swallow for the team's fans. Drogheda United's management will have to regroup and plan for the future. The club's statement outlined the sense of heartbreak and disbelief at the decision, and the team will now have to pick up the pieces and move forward.