The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/maccabi-tel-aviv/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Maccabi Tel Aviv | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/maccabi-tel-aviv/ 32 32 UK government botched response to police ban on Maccabi fans, lawmakers’ report says https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-government-botched-response-to-police-ban-on-maccabi-fans-lawmakers-report-says/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3759434 MPs blast police for bogus research, failure to liaise with local Jewish community ahead of Aston Villa game last year, say government's 'clumsy' response inflamed tensions further

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]]> With breakout NBA season, Israel’s Avdija elevating his game to new heights https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-breakout-nba-season-israels-avdija-elevating-his-game-to-new-heights/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:50:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3746295 The first-ever Israeli to make the All-Star Game, the former Maccabi Tel Aviv superstar is boxing out haters while on a fast break to basketball greatness for the Trail Blazers

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]]> UK regional police chief retires over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-regional-police-chief-retires-over-ban-on-maccabi-tel-aviv-fans/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:11:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3735686 Craig Guildford to step down immediately, after home secretary said she had lost confidence in him due to his handling of the affair

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]]> Anger in UK as police chief blames AI for false evidence used to ban Israeli soccer fans https://www.timesofisrael.com/anger-in-uk-as-police-chief-blames-ai-for-false-evidence-used-to-ban-israeli-soccer-fans/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:24:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733727 West Midlands top officer admits to lawmakers that content citing nonexistent Maccabi Tel Aviv game was generated by Microsoft Copilot

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]]> UK Jewish groups call for ouster of cop who banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from soccer match https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-jewish-groups-call-for-ouster-of-cop-who-banned-maccabi-tel-aviv-fans-from-soccer-match/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:53:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3729328 Parliamentary discussion of ban in November match against Aston Villa has ignited fresh criticism, as groups say 'significant harm' done to UK Jews' confidence in police

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]]> Real Madrid to face Maccabi Tel Aviv in basketball match without fans, citing protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/real-madrid-to-play-maccabi-tel-aviv-basketball-game-without-fans-due-to-anti-israel-protests/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:55:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3727257 Spanish team says game has been declared 'high risk' as hundreds of organizations call for anti-Israel rally outside Movistar Arena on Thursday

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]]> Maccabi Tel Aviv fined $23,000 over fans’ ‘racist’ behavior in Stuttgart https://www.timesofisrael.com/maccabi-tel-aviv-fined-e20000-over-fans-racist-behavior-in-stuttgart/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:06:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716806 UEFA also imposes suspended one-game ban on soccer club selling tickets for away match after incident in which supporters chanted defamatory slogans; German police probing disturbances

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]]> UK police wrongly told MPs Jewish community supported Maccabi Tel Aviv ban – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-police-wrongly-told-mps-jewish-community-supported-maccabi-tel-aviv-ban-report/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:44:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3706534 Senior West Midlands officer sends apology letter to Birmingham community after incorrectly assuring lawmakers that local Jews were consulted and backed banning Israeli fans

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]]> UK police used fake evidence to justify ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, chief admits https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-police-used-fake-evidence-to-justify-ban-on-maccabi-tel-aviv-fans-chief-admits/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:10:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3702703 In parliamentary grilling, local police commander concedes he 'conflated' information, met with anti-Israel MP ahead of decision; Tory MP calls for resignation after 'shocking' admissions

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]]> UK police used false claims about Israeli fans to justify soccer game ban – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-police-used-untrue-claims-about-israeli-fans-to-justify-soccer-game-ban-report/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:57:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3695292 Dutch law enforcement denies Maccabi Tel Aviv fans threw 'innocent members of the public into the river' in Amsterdam last year, or that 500-600 'intentionally targeted Muslim communities'

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]]> Italian anti-Israel activists clash with cops outside Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball game https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-anti-israel-activists-clash-with-cops-outside-maccabi-tel-aviv-basketball-game/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:04:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3694748 Protesters chant 'Zionists out of Bologna,' hurl stones and flares, as police respond with smoke bombs and water blasts before restoring calm

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]]> Maccabi Tel Aviv loses 2-0 in England match, with its fans banned and protests outside stadium https://www.timesofisrael.com/maccabi-tlv-drops-europa-league-soccer-match-its-fans-were-barred-from-attending-in-uk/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 03:37:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3683151&preview=true&preview_id=3683151 Defeat unfolds under tight security in Birmingham; police arrest 11 at anti-Israel demonstration as counter-protest features 'keep antisemitism out of football' sign

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]]> 700 cops deployed ahead of Maccabi match in UK; activists plaster city with anti-Israel posters https://www.timesofisrael.com/700-cops-deployed-ahead-of-maccabi-match-in-uk-activists-plaster-city-with-anti-israel-posters/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:08:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3682673 Anti-Israel rallies and counterprotests planned ahead of soccer game against Aston Villa after local officials banned Israeli fans, citing fears for their safety

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]]> Antisemitism charge kicked around as Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from UK match https://www.timesofisrael.com/antisemitism-charge-kicked-around-as-maccabi-tel-aviv-fans-barred-from-uk-match/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:12:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3680112 While Birmingham police say they blocked ticket sales to Israelis for Thursday's game at Aston Villa over concerns for fans' security, many believe the reason is more insidious

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]]> Aston Villa accused of snubbing British Jewish fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv over ticket plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/aston-villa-accused-of-snubbing-british-jewish-fans-of-maccabi-tel-aviv-over-ticket-plan/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:09:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3678555 Board of Deputies says club failed to explore proposal to allow local fans of Israeli club to attend; UK police say risk assessment for Thursday's game hasn't changed

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