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flag UK police barred Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match over security fears, sparking backlash over fairness and civil liberties.

flag West Midlands Police have barred Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa on November 6, citing security concerns linked to past incidents, including violent clashes in Amsterdam and protests in Thessaloniki. flag The decision, upheld by the Safety Advisory Group and supported by Aston Villa for public safety, has drawn widespread criticism from UK politicians, Jewish leaders, and international figures, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who called the ban “wrong” and emphasized the need to protect Jewish communities from antisemitism. flag Critics argue the move unfairly targets fans and undermines civil liberties, while authorities maintain the decision was necessary to prevent unrest amid ongoing tensions related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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