Birmingham-based lawyer Akhmed Yakoob, known for his outspoken TikTok presence and luxury lifestyle, has publicly supported former police chief Craig Guildford following Guildford's resignation over the controversial ban of Israeli football fans. Guildford stepped down after a report revealed police had fabricated evidence to justify preventing Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending a match in Birmingham, sparking a misconduct investigation. Yakoob, who is a vocal pro-Palestinian advocate, criticized the government for pressuring Guildford and announced a fundraising campaign to support him. The lawyer's social media posts, both before and after the scandal, have drawn attention for their strong political messages and have fueled further debate around the incident.