Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Banned from Aston Villa Match Amid Security Concerns
UK authorities cite heightened tensions linked to Middle East conflict.
Fans of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv have been banned from attending their team’s upcoming Europa Conference League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham.
British authorities say the decision was made following a risk assessment tied to regional security tensions.
The ruling sparked criticism from both clubs and fan organizations, who called for a review of the decision ahead of the fixture.
British authorities say the decision was made following a risk assessment tied to regional security tensions.
The ruling sparked criticism from both clubs and fan organizations, who called for a review of the decision ahead of the fixture.
