'Shameful Decision!': Israel Attacks British Officials After Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Banned From Aston Villa Match

Ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans is a terrible decision – and a depressing one

The idea that barring the Israeli club’s supporters from Villa Park will de-escalate a volatile situation just doesn’t stand upWell, at least we have Ayoub Khan in the house, Birmingham MP and a voice of tolerance, unity and de-escalation in these difficult times. “Sports entertainment events should be enjoyed by all regardless of their race, ethnicity and background,” Khan wrote on X on Thursday. One hundred per cent this. Heart emoji. Slay, ki…

UK government in talks to reverse ban on Israeli fans

Discussions are happening "at pace" to resolve the ban on fans of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv from next month's Europa League game at Aston Villa, the UK government has said.

'Shameful decision!': Israel attacks British officials after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans banned from Aston Villa match

British officials face pressure to reverse a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters attending a match at Aston Villa due to security concerns. Israel's foreign minister called the decision "shameful," while the UK Prime Minister emphasised zero tolerance for antisemitism. Police cited intelligence and previous violent incidents as reasons for the high-risk classification.

Talks to find 'way through' Maccabi fans ban - as PM condemns 'wrong decision'

Police say the decision is based partly on what happened in Amsterdam last year, when Israeli fans attending a match against Ajax were caught up in attacks.

Pressure mounts on UK police force to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa game

LONDON (AP) — Pressure mounted Friday on police authorities in the English city of Birmingham to reverse a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month over security concerns, a decision that drew conde

Maccabi Tel Aviv ban update as government meeting planned - The Mirror

The government will meet in an attempt to overturn the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa Park next month