Maccabi Tel-Aviv has decided not to send supporters to the Europa League match against Aston Villa due to safety risks, following previous violent incidents.

The Israeli club Maccabi Tel-Aviv announced that it will not send supporters to the Europa League match against Aston Villa, scheduled for November 6, for safety reasons. The decision comes after violent incidents in which Israeli supporters were attacked in Amsterdam. Aston Villa confirmed that, based on recommendations from the British police, Maccabi supporters will not be able to attend the match, a rare decision in the United Kingdom that has generated criticism at the government level.

Maccabi emphasized that the well-being of its supporters is a priority and condemned extremist groups among fans. The British Minister of Culture stated that the situation is concerning, given the risks faced by Israeli supporters. Additionally, pro-Palestinian mobilizations in the United Kingdom have led to tensions and clashes in the past, and the Maccabi club recently canceled a derby due to violence.