As politicians increasingly struggle to connect with their electorate, sport continues to expand its reach, raising questions for those in charge

An MP has defended a decision to ban supporters of Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv from their team’s match against Aston Villa. Sir Keir Starmer has joined calls for Birmingham City…

Fans of the Israeli football team will not be allowed to attend the Europa League match at Aston Villa on 6 November owing to safety concerns