Maccabi Tel Aviv boss calls fan ban from Villa match 'incredibly sad'
Summary
Away fans from Maccabi Tel Aviv are banned from attending a Europa League match against Aston Villa due to safety concerns. Police cited past incidents and ongoing tensions as reasons for the decision. The ban led to significant backlash and protests are planned near the match venue in Birmingham.Key Facts
- Maccabi Tel Aviv fans are banned from attending the Europa League match at Aston Villa.
- The local Safety Advisory Group made the decision after police raised safety concerns.
- Past incidents, including clashes at a previous match with Ajax, influenced the decision.
- A protest organized by pro-Palestinian groups is expected outside Villa Park.
- More than 700 police officers will be on duty during the match in Birmingham.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv's CEO, Jack Angelides, expressed disappointment at the ban.
- The ban sparked debate at a political level and raised concerns over political influence in sports.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv has been playing their home games outside Israel due to safety issues.
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