Ministers knew 'days ago' of potential Maccabi Tel Aviv Villa Park fan ban - claim The UK Football Policing Unit backs the restriction but pressure mounts from PM downwards for decision to be reversed Government ministers faced fresh questions about the Maccabi Tel Aviv Villa Park fan ban this afternoon amid claims the Home Office was briefed on the move last week. The UK Football Policing Unit said the Home Office was told that several days ago that “restrictions on visiting fans” could be among the measures taken to police the November 6 fixture at Villa Park. Senior officers at...