Aston Villa overcame Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–0 in a Europa League night marked by police protests, fan bans, and off-field political tension.
Villa Beat Maccabi 2–0 Amid Fan Ban and Political Protests
Politics cloud Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Villa clash
Maccabi Tel Aviv arrive in Birmingham under political tension, facing Aston Villa without fans in a key Europa League test.
Haaland Hat-Trick Sinks Israel as Protests Flare in Oslo
Erling Haaland’s hat-trick powered Norway past Israel 5–0, as protests and tension surrounded the World Cup qualifier in Oslo.
Ben Shimon’s Prayer Marks Tense Oslo Press Event
Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon dons a kippa and prays for hostages in an emotional Oslo press conference before facing Norway.
Klaveness: “Football must protect humanitarian values”
Ahead of Norway–Israel, FA president Lise Klaveness urges respect, transparency, and dialogue, discussing her efforts in bringing change that will see Israel banned from international football.