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[The decision to block Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
from an upcoming match against Aston Villa
has been branded a "national disgrace",
the Daily Express says.

The paper is quoting Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch,
who was one of several politicians to criticise the move,
made because of "safety concerns",
the body responsible for issuing safety certificates
for matches said. West Midlands police said
the game had been classified as "high risk"
and this was "based on current intelligence
and previous incidents, including violent clashes
and hate crime offences that occurred during
the 2024 Europa League match
between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam".]