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Heavy security ahead of Aston Villa–Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League match in Birmingham

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BIRMINGHAM, UK (NOV. 6, 2025) (ANADOLU-ACCESS ALL)

1. BANNER READING "SHOOTING BABIES IN GAZA, PLAYING GAMES IN BIRMINGHAM"

2. VARIOUS POLICE OFFICERS AND VEHICLES AROUND VILLA PARK BIRMINGHAM, UK - NOV. 6, 2025: More than 700 police officers, including mounted units, dog handlers, and drone teams, were deployed around Villa Park ahead of Thursday’s Europa League match between Aston Villa and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv. Authorities also declared the area a no-fly zone.

Protesters calling for Israel’s suspension from international football over its actions in Gaza hung banners near the stadium reading “Red card to Zionism” and “Those killing babies in Gaza play in Birmingham.”

Aston Villa will face Maccabi Tel Aviv at home in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

West Midlands Police had classified the match as "high risk" based on current intelligence and past incidents, while the Safety Advisory Group, comprised of police, the municipality and security experts, had announced that away fans would not be allowed into the stadium.

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