Maccabi Tel Aviv fans are barred from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham due to safety concerns following attacks in Amsterdam.
Fans of the Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer are prohibited from attending a Europa League game in Birmingham, England, on Nov. 6.
The team’s English opponent, Aston Villa, who is hosting the game, made the announcement Thursday, citing safety concerns. Last year Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked in Amsterdam at a game against Ajax.
„The club are in continuous dialogue with Maccabi Tel Aviv and the local authorities throughout this ongoing process, with the safety of supporters attending the match and the safety of local residents at the forefront of any decision“, Aston Villa said in a statement.
