UK authorities seek to reverse decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa game

LONDON: British officials said Friday they were working to reverse a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month because of security concerns, a decision that drew condemnation from politicians, sports organizations and Jewish groups. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the police recommendation to bar the visiting team’s fans from the Nov. 6 game was “the wrong decision,” and European soccer’s governing body, UEFA, urged British authorities to ensure the Israeli team’s fans could go to the match.

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