Javed Bashir

Javed Bashir

The Ban That Wasn’t About Safety

When football authorities play politics and call it risk management

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Javed Bashir
Oct 18, 2025
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The decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their Europa Conference League fixture against Aston Villa was formally justified as a security measure. In truth, it rests at the uncomfortab…

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