Decision to ban Jewish football fans from Aston Villa match 'influenced by local politicians', MPs conclude

Birmingham councillors had a 'disproportionate opportunity to exert influence' over the ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa Park last November, a committee has ruled.


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