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Pressure is mounting on Birmingham police to reverse a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters at Aston Villa’s November 6 Europa League match, imposed over security concerns. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it “the wrong decision,” with his office saying the government is working urgently to overturn it. UEFA urged British authorities to enable safe attendance. Police say the game is high risk due to previous incidents, including violence in Amsterdam last season, despite no history between Villa and Maccabi fans. Local officials sought a review, while Maccabi’s CEO and supporters condemned the move.

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