The Game at the Centre of the UK’s Culture War

After Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from attending their Europa League group stage fixture at Villa Park, accusations of anti-semitism were levied at those who made that decision.

Simon Childs travelled to Birmingham to attend the various protests that emerged in response to the ban and subsequent political storm.

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