The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, reacted categorically to the ban on fans of the Israeli 'Maccabi' from Tel Aviv attending the away match of the 4th round of the main stage of the Europa League with Birmingham’s 'Aston Villa'.
Keir Starmer«This is the wrong decision. We will not tolerate anti-Semitism on our streets.
The task of the police is to ensure all football fans can enjoy the game without fearing violence or intimidation,» Starmer wrote on his Twitter.
Let’s recall, the mentioned decision was made «for safety reasons due to the current situation in the Gaza Strip.» In particular, local police cited the risk of potential protests and difficulties in ensuring public safety on the day of the game.
