Aston Villa, Israeli soccer and UK police
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Aston Villa’s Europa League game against Maccabi Tel Aviv has sparked an antisemitism controversy in the UK. PM Keir Starmer, UEFA, and Jewish groups condemn the fan ban, while a British Muslim MP supports it.
The UK Government has said it is "deeply saddened" that Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv have decided to decline any tickets offered to their fans for the Europa League match at Villa Park.
It is very much the business end of the season in K League with the regular season now wrapped up and Final Round looming. In AFC Champions League, however, things are only just starting to get going.
Former Hamas captive Emily Damari called Aston Villa's ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters antisemitic, comparing it to "No Jews allowed" signs at stadiums.
The UK Football Policing Unit has released a statement after Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were banned from attending Villa Park next month