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Lowker Alkmaar Mayor Defends Ban on Israeli Football Fans for Upcoming Match

The mayor of Alkmaar has upheld the decision to prohibit supporters of Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a fixture against AZ Alkmaar, citing security concerns amid geopolitical tensions.
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