Overview
- Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group, backed by West Midlands Police, labeled the November 6 match high risk and advised barring away supporters, citing current intelligence and clashes involving Maccabi fans in Amsterdam in 2024.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv said it will decline any away ticket allocation, stating fan welfare is paramount and asserting that recent rhetoric has created unsafe conditions for traveling supporters.
- Downing Street criticized the original ban and sought to identify resources to enable attendance, then said it was saddened by Maccabi’s move while respecting the club’s decision.
- Israel Police canceled Sunday’s Tel Aviv derby due to serious disorder, reporting injuries and arrests, and UK policing units are engaging Israeli counterparts to understand the incident.
- UEFA and supporter organizations urged against a blanket away‑fan ban and recommended controlled arrangements to facilitate safe attendance.