The UK government has expressed deep sadness following Maccabi Tel Aviv's decision to decline any ticket allocation for their Europa League match against Aston Villa. This decision comes after local authorities blocked visiting fans from attending the game on November 6th, based on a risk assessment by West Midlands police. Maccabi Tel Aviv stated that the wellbeing and safety of their fans are paramount, and based on "hard lessons learned," they chose not to accept the tickets. They hope circumstances will change to allow them to play in Birmingham in a safe sporting environment in the future.
Maccabi Tel Aviv also commented on the motives of those who justified the ban, acknowledging the efforts of the UK government and police to ensure fan safety. The club highlighted that their squad and fanbase are diverse, encompassing multiple religions and ethnicities, and that they are actively working to combat racism within their extreme elements. They believe that entrenched groups are exploiting isolated incidents for political purposes, creating a toxic atmosphere that puts the safety of their fans at risk.
A UK government spokesperson emphasized their commitment to ensuring football fans can enjoy games without fear and stated that they will not tolerate antisemitism or extremism. Whi... download the app to read more
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