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West Midlands Police Apologizes Over Maccabi Tel Aviv Ban

12/30/2025

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West Midlands Police apologized to MPs for misrepresenting support for a ban.
The ban concerned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at an Aston Villa match on November 6.
Birmingham City Council plans an independent governance review after the incident.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the ban as the wrong decision.
UEFA reprimanded Maccabi Tel Aviv with a suspended one-match ban and a fine.

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West Midlands Police apologized to MPs for misrepresenting support for a ban.
The ban concerned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at an Aston Villa match on November 6.
Birmingham City Council plans an independent governance review after the incident.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the ban as the wrong decision.
UEFA reprimanded Maccabi Tel Aviv with a suspended one-match ban and a fine.