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People demonstrate ahead of the Europa League soccer match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham, England, November 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Darren Staples)
August 26, 2026, 7:36 pm
UK police officers probed for banning Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans from 2025 match
Watchdog investigates ex-police chief and 3 other officers over decision to bar Israeli fans from Aston Villa game, after inquiries found force relied on inaccurate intelligence
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Gold medalist Artem Dolgopyat of Israel poses during the medal ceremony for the floor exercise at the Men’s Individual Apparatus Finals, Part 1 on Day 3 of the 2026 Artistic Gymnastics European Championships at Arena Zagreb on August 21, 2026 in Zagreb, Croatia. (Marko Lukunic/PIXSELL/Sipa USA)
August 22, 2026, 3:29 am
Israel’s Dolgopyat wins his third European gymnastics championship title
Olympic champion scores 14.466 points, to win the gold medal for the floor routine at championships in Croatia
By Michael Horovitz
Cape Verde's forward #26 Helio Varela celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 21, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)
June 22, 2026, 10:53 am
Maccabi Tel Aviv star scores equalizer in historic Cape Verde draw with Uruguay
Helio Varela’s 2nd-half score brings tiny African island nation within touching distance of knockout rounds; Iran draws with Belgium, Egypt bests NZ for first-ever World Cup win
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Police officers clash with people trying to enter Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, on November 6, 2025, for the UEFA Europa League league-stage football match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv as anti-Israel demonstrators gather outside. (HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
February 22, 2026, 1:00 pm
UK government botched response to police ban on Maccabi fans, lawmakers’ report says
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
By ToI Staff
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija drives to the basket against the New York Knicks during an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
February 15, 2026, 9:50 am
With breakout NBA season, Israel’s Avdija elevating his game to new heights
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
By Zev Stub
Screen grab taken from the UK's Parliament TV of Chief Constable of West Midlands Police Craig Guildford giving evidence to the Home Affairs Committee on soccer policing, January 8, 2026. (House of Commons/PA Images via Getty Images)
January 16, 2026, 9:11 pm
UK regional police chief retires over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
Craig Guildford to step down immediately, after home secretary said she had lost confidence in him due to his handling of the affair
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Screen grab taken from the UK's Parliament TV of Chief Constable of West Midlands Police Craig Guildford giving evidence to the Home Affairs Committee on soccer policing, January 8, 2026. (House of Commons/PA Images via Getty Images)
January 14, 2026, 7:24 pm
Anger in UK as police chief blames AI for false evidence used to ban Israeli soccer fans
West Midlands top officer admits to lawmakers that content citing nonexistent Maccabi Tel Aviv game was generated by Microsoft Copilot
By AFP and ToI Staff
Pro-Israel protesters march to demonstrate at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, on November 6, 2025, ahead of the UEFA Europa League league-stage football match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. (Oli SCARFF / AFP)
January 8, 2026, 10:53 am
UK Jewish groups call for ouster of cop who banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from soccer match
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
By JTA and ToI Staff
Real Madrid's Facundo Campazzo falls on the court during the Euroleague basketball match between Real Madrid Baloncesto and Panathinaikos Aktor Athens at Movistar Arena in Madrid on November 13, 2025. (Oscar DEL POZO / AFP)
January 5, 2026, 5:55 pm
Real Madrid to face Maccabi Tel Aviv in basketball match without fans, citing protests
Spanish team says game has been declared ‘high risk’ as hundreds of organizations call for anti-Israel rally outside Movistar Arena on Thursday
By AFP
Maccabi Tel Aviv's fans cheer their team as it arrives to inspect the pitch prior to the UEFA Europa League football match between VfB Stuttgart and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Stuttgart, southern Germany, on December 11, 2025. (Thomas Kienzle/AFP)
December 21, 2025, 11:06 am
Maccabi Tel Aviv fined $23,000 over fans’ ‘racist’ behavior in Stuttgart
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
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
Maccabi Tel Aviv players react as a penalty is awarded to Aston Villa during the UEFA Europa League league-stage football match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park in Birmingham on November 6, 2025. (Oli SCARFF / AFP)
December 7, 2025, 4:44 pm
UK police wrongly told MPs Jewish community supported Maccabi Tel Aviv ban – report
Senior West Midlands officer sends apology letter to Birmingham community after incorrectly assuring lawmakers that local Jews were consulted and backed banning Israeli fans
By ToI Staff
Police officers secure a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstration outside Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, on November 6, 2025, ahead of the UEFA Europa League league-stage football match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. (HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
December 2, 2025, 4:10 pm
UK police used fake evidence to justify ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, chief admits
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
By ToI Staff
In this image taken from video, police escort Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters to the metro station leading them to the Ajax stadium, after anti-Israel protesters marched near the stadium, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, November 7, 2024. (AP Photo InterVision)
November 23, 2025, 8:57 am
UK police used false claims about Israeli fans to justify soccer game ban – report
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’
By ToI Staff
Anti-Israel protesters wave Palestinian flags and hoist a sign reading 'give Israel the red card' against Israeli participation in sporting events, outside a basketball game between Virtus Bologna and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Bologna, Italy, November 21, 2025. (Screen capture: Il Fatto Quotidiano)
November 22, 2025, 10:04 am
Italian anti-Israel activists clash with cops outside Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball game
Protesters chant ‘Zionists out of Bologna,’ hurl stones and flares, as police respond with smoke bombs and water blasts before restoring calm
By ToI Staff
Police officers secure a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstration outside Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, on November 6, 2025, ahead of the UEFA Europa League league-stage football match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. (HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
November 7, 2025, 5:37 am
Maccabi Tel Aviv loses 2-0 in England match, with its fans banned and protests outside stadium
Defeat unfolds under tight security in Birmingham; police arrest 11 at anti-Israel demonstration as counter-protest features ‘keep antisemitism out of football’ sign
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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