LONDON: The Palestine Solidarity Campaign has welcomed the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending their upcoming UEFA Europa League match at Aston Villa but says the fixture itself should be canceled. In a statement issued on Friday, PSC said the ban should be understood in the context of what it described as the club’s “track record of committing racist violence” in cities hosting their games, as well as Maccabi Tel Aviv’s alleged involvement in Israel’s apartheid system.

Aston Villa confirm no away fans will be permitted to attend the Europa League match at Villa Park against Maccabi Tel Aviv in November.

Fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv will not be allowed to attend the Europa League match at Aston Villa on 6 November owing to safety concerns