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1 week ago

No away fans, protests and 700 police - Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv explained

When Maccabi Tel Aviv were drawn to face Aston Villa in the Europa League, the fixture immediately stood out. The prospect of an Israeli team travelling to play a club based in a predominantly Muslim area prompted concerns from those in charge of ensuring the fixture passes off safely. Six weeks ago, there was even a chance the game might not go ahead, with calls for Israeli teams to be removed from international competitions because of the Israel-Gaza war.
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3 weeks ago
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'We haven't failed anyone': Police chief defends Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

West Midlands Police defended banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match, citing intelligence-led risk assessments and public safety concerns.
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3 weeks ago
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Government officials will seek to lift ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa game

West Midlands police banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match; ministers will meet to challenge the ban amid political condemnation.
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3 weeks ago

Government 'doing everything' to overturn Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

The government has said it is "doing everything in our power" to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a football match in Birmingham and is exploring what additional resources could be required.
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3 weeks ago

UK police under pressure to end ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans

Birmingham police barred Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa Europa League match on security grounds; government and local officials urged reversal.
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