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Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will not be allowed to attend Aston Villa match amid safety concerns

On Thursday, 6 November, Aston Villa confirmed no away fans may attend the UEFA Europa League match with Maccabi Tel Aviv after an instruction from the Safety Advisory Group.
West Midlands Police warned the Safety Advisory Group of public-safety concerns and potential protests, advising SAG not to approve an away allocation on November 6 after serious threats.
It follows recent disorder in Europe involving Maccabi supporters, including clashes in Amsterdam last season and a Sept. 24 protest in Thessaloniki when about 120 fans were held behind a police cordon.
Aston Villa say they are in continuous dialogue with Maccabi Tel Aviv and the local authorities, with officials stating the measure aims to mitigate public-safety risks based on professional judgement.
European soccer body UEFA had been weighing a vote to suspend Israeli teams before that process was overtaken this month by the ceasefire in Gaza, while local religious leaders expressed unease despite a recent peace deal between Israel and Palestine, stressing support for affected communities.

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