LONDON:

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday the plan to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match at Aston Villa was the "wrong choice" after police advised the club no away fans could be at the game due to security concerns.

"This is the wrong decision. We will not tolerate antisemitism on our streets. The role of the police is to ensure all football fans can enjoy the game, without fear of violence or intimidation," Starmer wrote on X.

Villa announced earlier Thursday the club had been advised no Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will be allowed to attend next month's Europa League meeting over "public safety concerns".

In a statement Villa said they had "been informed that no away fans may attend the UEFA Europa League match with Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday, November 6, followi

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