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Cops and safety group stick with Villa decision

Birmingham Mail

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November 01, 2025

WEST Midlands Police and Birmingham’s safety advisory group members have reviewed the decision to ban fans of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv from next week’s game against Villa.

- JANE HAYNES

And despite the extraordinary political backlash that followed, they have restated their conviction Maccabi fans should be excluded from the match on November 6 on safety grounds.

The multi-agency Villa Safety Advisory Group, chaired by Birmingham City Council, have been under pressure amid claims the original ban was rooted in 'antisemitism'.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Jewish leaders were among those who insisted on a review of the decision.

The Home Office pledged to offer 'any resources needed' to West Midlands Police to ensure the Israeli fans could safely attend.

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