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Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Racism Surge, Fans Banned

10/23/2025

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The Maccabi Tel Aviv football team faces a 67% rise in racist chanting, with its fans responsible for most incidents.
West Midlands Police banned Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending an upcoming match due to violence concerns.
Critics argue that Israeli football is tied to political oppression and that Israel should be excluded from international competition.
Campaigns seeking exclusion have gained momentum, with more than 15,000 signatures collected.

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The Maccabi Tel Aviv football team faces a 67% rise in racist chanting, with its fans responsible for most incidents.
West Midlands Police banned Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending an upcoming match due to violence concerns.
Critics argue that Israeli football is tied to political oppression and that Israel should be excluded from international competition.
Campaigns seeking exclusion have gained momentum, with more than 15,000 signatures collected.