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Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban was due to 'significant levels of hooliganism' | EXCLUSIVE
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November 6, 2025
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7:22Now PlayingPolice have explained they banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa due to "significant levels of hooliganism" in the fan base jeopardising safety around the match - rather than threats to visiting Israelis.
This is the first time West Midlands Police have publicly explained the intelligence behind the decision that was opposed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
It was thought the move was made to protect Israeli fans - a decision that was branded antisemitic by some.
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