The Latest Breaking News from Maccabi Tel Aviv

Birmingham's decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League match has sparked accusations of discrimination and political bias. Two years after the Legia Warsaw riots, the controversy reveals how European football is struggling to stay neutral amid rising global tensions.

Sir Keir Starmer will do ‘everything in his power’ to overturn the controversial ban, according to his spokesperson

Prime minister Keir Starmer criticised the decision over the Europa League match, with a heightened police presence expected at Villa Park

The Green Party’s deputy leader suggested a sporting boycott of Israel was needed, similar to that implemented against apartheid South Africa.

The West Midlands’ police and crime commissioner has called for a review of the decision.

British authorities faced growing pressure Friday to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a European match at English club Aston Villa that Israel's government branded "shameful".

British officials are working to overturn a decision preventing Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa

Simon Foster has requested a review into the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the game against Aston Villa next month.

No 10 has said discussions ‘happening at pace’ and promises update on decision today