BIRMINGHAM, England - Britain's government is doing everything in its power to make sure travelling fans of soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv can attend a match in Birmingham next month, interior minister Shabana Mahmood said on Friday,

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The UK Government is 'exploring' what extra support is needed so Maccabi Tel Aviv fans are able to go to the club's match against Aston Villa. Pressure has been mounting to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the Europa League fixture against Villa in November.