Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Barred from Europa League Match at Aston Villa

Maccabi Tel Aviv has declined any away fan tickets for their Europa League match against Aston Villa due to safety concerns. Following demonstrations at Israeli qualifiers, British police warned of potential protests. Aston Villa hopes future games will foster a safe sporting environment.

Maccabi Tel Aviv has announced that they will not accept away fan tickets for their upcoming Europa League match against Aston Villa, scheduled for next month. The decision remains firm even if local authorities reverse the current ban on their supporters.

The restriction follows safety warnings from the British police, who raised concerns about potential protests at Villa Park. These concerns arise after recent demonstrations during Israel's World Cup qualifier matches held in Oslo and Udine.

Aston Villa expressed hope in a statement, highlighting a desire for circumstances to improve, enabling a safe and enthusiastic sporting event in Birmingham in the future.

(With inputs from agencies.)