Summary
Maccabi Tel Aviv announced they will not accept tickets for their fans for the upcoming Europa League match against Aston Villa due to safety concerns. The decision follows a ban on away fans at the match and reports of previous violent incidents involving Maccabi fans. Despite government efforts to allow fan attendance, Maccabi Tel Aviv prioritizes fan safety.
Key Facts
- Maccabi Tel Aviv will not accept any tickets for their fans for the match against Aston Villa in the Europa League.
- The decision comes after the Safety Advisory Group banned away fans from attending the match.
- The ban followed concerns about safety, with police labeling the match as "high risk".
- Past incidents of violence and hate crimes involving Maccabi fans have contributed to the decision.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy promised to fund police operations to possibly allow fans but Maccabi cited safety as the priority.
- The decision takes place as a response to rising antisemitism and recent violence at Israeli football events.
