British police identified traveling Maccabi Tel Aviv fans as the primary risk of violence at their upcoming match against Aston Villa, leading to a ban on Israeli supporters attending the game in Birmingham. The decision was based on intelligence suggesting that some Maccabi fans have a history of violence and racism, with previous incidents reported in Amsterdam. Authorities estimated that preventing potential disorder would require mobilizing at least 1,500 extra riot police at a significant cost. Despite criticism and accusations of antisemitism, including from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the ban was implemented due to concerns over the behavior of Maccabi supporters rather than threats against them.