- An MP has defended the decision to ban supporters of Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv from their Europa League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 6 November.
- The ban was implemented by Birmingham City Council’s Safety Advisory Group and West Midlands Police due to public safety fears.
- The move follows violent clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli fans during a Uefa Europa League match involving Maccabi Tel Aviv last year.
- Ayoub Khan, Independent MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, defended the ban, stating that Maccabi Tel Aviv should not be participating in the international competition.
- Watch the full video above.
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