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Aston Villa Faces Backlash Over Maccabi Tel Aviv Ban

10/19/2025

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Aston Villa Football Club told matchday stewards they could skip duties for the Europa League game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
The club banned Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending, drawing criticism.
Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, said Villa Park cannot be a 'no-go area' for Jews.
West Midlands Police deemed matchday the match 'high risk' due to violent incidents involving Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
A meeting next week will discuss safety resources.

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Aston Villa Football Club told matchday stewards they could skip duties for the Europa League game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
The club banned Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending, drawing criticism.
Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, said Villa Park cannot be a 'no-go area' for Jews.
West Midlands Police deemed matchday the match 'high risk' due to violent incidents involving Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
A meeting next week will discuss safety resources.