UEFA Ban Vuvuzela’s At European Competitions

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The European football governing body UEFA has banned the use of the vuvuzela at all European competitions including Champions League, Europa League and European Championship games, including qualifiers.

The irritating drone from plastic horns was the sound of the 2010 World Cup in South Aftrica, however, UEFA feel the vuvuzela’s noise would “not be appropriate in Europe”.

A Uefa statement read: “The World Cup was characterised by the vuvuzela’s widespread and permanent use in the stands.

“In the specific context of South Africa, the vuvuzela adds a touch of local flavour and folklore, but Uefa feels that the instrument’s widespread use would not be appropriate in Europe, where a continuous loud background noise would be emphasised.

“Uefa is of the view that the vuvuzelas would completely change the atmosphere, drowning supporter emotions and detracting from the experience of the game.

“To avoid the risk of these negative effects in the stadiums where Uefa competitions are played and to protect the culture and tradition of football in Europe … Uefa has decided with immediate effect that vuvuzelas will not be allowed in the stadiums where Uefa competitions matches are played.”

Posted on September 1, 2010 | Filed Under Football