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1 week 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Aston Villa reportedly told stewards they could miss Maccabi Tel Aviv match

Aston Villa told matchday stewards they would not have to work during the club's Europa League fixture against the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing possible concerns over safety, it has been reported. West Midlands policedecided to ban Maccabi fans from the forthcoming match, after saying the force would not be able to police the fixture safely owing to violent clashes and hate crime offences at a previous match in Amsterdam in 2024.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week 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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