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Former jihadi calls on ‘all Muslims’ to descend on Villa Park – but to leave guns and machetes at home

Shahid Butt added that balaclavas were not necessary either ‘unless you’ve got a bit of a sensitive job’

By Jamie Shapiro

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Former jihadi Shahid Butt issues advice to Muslims planning to protest the Maccabi-Aston Villa match

Tony Platman was the top goalscorer in the tournament

Tony takes the Golden Boot but Veterans fall to old rivals

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An empty Villa Park before kick-off of a Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham on December 9, 2023 (Image: Getty Images)

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv rejects tickets for Aston Villa game even if fan ban overturned

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An empty Villa Park three hours before kick off in the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal on December 9, 2023 (Image: Getty Images)

Petition to reverse ban on Maccabi fans outstrips call for exclusion

By Jamie Shapiro

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Police stand guard after the Israeli Premier League match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv was cancelled at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, on October 19, 2025 (Image: Flash90)

Tel Aviv football derby called off after ‘violent riots’ among fans

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Villa Park in Birmingham (Getty)

Elliot Ludvig

By Elliot Ludvig

As a Jewish Aston Villa fan, I am worried for my city

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Asrar Rashid said Maccabi Tel Aviv fans would be shown 'no mercy' in Birmingham (Picture: YouTube/ Asrir Rashid)

‘No mercy’ for Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, vows Birmingham-based Islamic preacher in video

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I’m a Jewish Villa fan – I’m afraid to let my son wear his Magen David after Maccabi ban

West Midlands police have faced significant backlash from the Jewish community over the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League clash at Villa Park next month

By Jane Prinsley

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October 17, 2025 14:13

Six-year-old Jonah had been excited to watch the Maccabi Tel Aviv versus Aston Villa match next month, but after Israeli fans were banned, his father says the family is now concentrating on how to attend safely

Dov Forman

Banning Maccabi fans from the Aston Villa match isn’t safety – it’s segregation

West Midlands Police have sent a chilling message by telling Maccabi fans to stay away ‘for their own safety’

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October 17, 2025 12:05

A general view inside Villa Park prior to the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Burnley on October 05, 2025 (Image: Getty Images)

Emily Damari ‘shocked to my core’ over ‘disgusting’ decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match

‘This is like putting a big sign on the outside of a stadium saying, ‘no Jews allowed’’

By Jane Prinsley

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October 17, 2025 10:30

British-Israeli ex-hostage Emily Damari said: 'I was released from Hamas captivity in January and I am a die hard fan of Maccabi Tel Aviv.'

Fury after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans banned from Aston Villa match over ‘safety’

The prime minister and leader of the opposition both condemn the decision

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October 16, 2025 17:35

Inside Villa Park stadium prior to a Premier League match against Burnley (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Reebok backs down on Israeli football kit ‘boycott’ after lawsuit threat

The decision comes after Uefa also reportedly delayed a vote on excluding Israel from the World Cup

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October 1, 2025 10:07

Israel's players are gathered on the field during the 2026 World Cup qualifier match against Italy on September 8, 2025 in Debrecen, Hungary (Image: Getty)

World Cup 2026: UEFA poised to vote to suspend Israeli football team

Israel has been a member of UEFA since 1994

By Siam Goorwich

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September 26, 2025 09:22

Celtic fans unveil a banner reading 'Show Israel The Red Card' during the UEFA Champions League play-off in February (Image: Getty)

How Jewish is outgoing Spurs chair Daniel Levy?

Levy is departing his role as at the club after nearly 25 years

By Jamie Shapiro

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September 5, 2025 14:03

Daniel Levy has resigned as Spurs chairman after 25 years at the helm (Image: Getty)

Loyal fan duo launch club for Jewish supporters of Manchester United

Manchester United has become the latest Premier League team to have a fan-led support group for Jewish fans of the team

By Daniel Ben-David

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August 20, 2025 12:31

Joseph Eskenazy (far left) and Dan Delew (third from left) with friends at a Manchester United match (Credit: courtesy)

Joe Jacobson – from Jewish footballer to...Jewish doctor!

The former Wycombe Wanderers player has been recognised for his work fighting discrimination in football

By Ahron Asher Moss

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August 15, 2025 12:18

Joe Jacobson on the pitch (Photo: Getty)

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