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Vuvuzela given the thumbs down by Uefa

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 19:19

UEFA has banned the vuvuzela from all matches falling under its jurisdiction.

European football's governing body has decided that the trumpet, which was a fans' favourite at the World Cup in South Africa but divided opinion among the worldwide television audience, "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."

The statement continued: "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."

The ruling means vuvuzelas will not be heard at Euro 2012 qualifiers or at Champions League and Europa League fixtures.

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Comments (3)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 22:49.

who ever that stupid brainless anonymous guy or girl above is ...he/she is not a good sport man he/she should be locked up in a cell or cage like ***** that he/she is. If you want to comment, say things reasonable not things that will make fool out you. Any way 'am sure the comment was from a common thug without life. So next time mr/miss anonymous think with your head when you r not being funked by ***** like you.

Submitted by Merseyside The ARMPIT OF ENGLAND!! (not verified) on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 22:19.

Easy Jackoff!.....I agree with the Ban, but you don't need to attack their skin colour. Oh and a lot of Africans are not Black.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 20:07.

Freaking africans try to ruin everything with their ***** dance and horns. I'm thankful someone had the common sense to shut the moneys down.

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