Downing Street has pledged action to resolve the ban on fans of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv attending next month’s Europa League game at Aston Villa, as it emerged the Government was warned of the proposals last week. Discussions are happening “at pace, across Government” to overturn the ban on visiting supporters attending the match at Villa Park on November 6, No 10 has said. Authorities in Birmingham are facing mounting pressure to overturn the ban, with the Government stepping in on Thursday evening. However, ministers face fresh questions after the UK Football Policing Unit said the Home Office was...