""The club are in continuous dialogue with Maccabi Tel Aviv and the local authorities throughout this ongoing process," Villa said, "with the safety of supporters attending the match and the safety of local residents at the forefront of any decision.""
""We are committed to delivering fair and impartial policing, while balancing the public's right to protest with our duty to ensure public safety. Following a thorough assessment, we have classified the upcoming Aston Villa vs Maccabi-Tel-Aviv fixture as high risk. While the safety certificate is issued by Birmingham City Council, West Midlands Police supports the decision to prohibit away supporters from attending. This decision is based on current intelligence and previous incidents, including violent clashes and hate crime offences that occurred during the 2024 UEFA Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam.""
""We remain steadfast in our support of all affected communities, and reaffirm our zero-tolerance stance on hate crime in all its forms,""
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will not be permitted to attend the Europa League match at Aston Villa on Nov. 6 because of security concerns. Aston Villa said local police warned of public safety concerns outside the stadium bowl and the ability to manage potential protests. The club remains in continuous dialogue with Maccabi Tel Aviv and local authorities, prioritizing the safety of supporters and local residents. West Midlands Police classified the fixture as high risk after a thorough assessment and supported the ban based on current intelligence and prior violent clashes and hate crime offences during the Ajax vs Maccabi match in Amsterdam.
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