Source: Daily_Mail
UEFA bans vuvuzelas at Champions League games and internationals
UEFA has banned fans from bringing vuvuzelas into stadiums for European Championship and Champions League matches.[LNB] European football's governing body says the plastic trumpets 'are not appropriate in Europe' because they drown out fans' traditional songs and emotional responses to action on the field. [LNB]UEFA says all 53 European football nations have been told to enforce the ban at national team and club competition matches. [LNB] Sound of the World Cup: But the Vuvuzelas' drone upset many fans[LNB]Vuvuzelas provided the World Cup soundtrack in South Africa, where every match was accompanied by a low-pitch drone likened to a swarm of buzzing bees. [LNB]FIFA refused to ban vuvuzelas despite repeated calls from players and broadcasters, defending them as part of South African football culture. [LNB]The organisation's official statement read: 'UEFA feels that the instrument's widespread use would not be appropriate in Europe.'[LNB]No worries, Wayne: The likes of England striker Rooney will not have to contest Euro 2012 qualifiers to the sound of the trumpets[LNB]However UEFA did acknowledge that the vuvuzela had a place in world football culture. [LNB]'In the specific context of South Africa, the vuvuzela adds a touch of local flavor and folklore,' the authority said, before adding that they would change the traditional atmosphere at European matches.[LNB] 'The magic of football consists of the two-way exchange of emotions between the pitch and the stands, where the public can transmit a full range of feelings to the players,' UEFA added. [LNB]'UEFA is of the view that the vuvuzelas would completely change the atmosphere, drowning supporter emotions and detracting from the experience of the game.'[LNB] The ban will take effect when qualifying for Euro 2012 begins on Friday, and next month when the group stage of the Champions League and Europa League start. [LNB] Sounds good to new boys Blackpool but Spurs ban World Cup VuvuzelasMARTIN SAMUEL: Show respect - Fabio Capello is no clownTerry's hamstring injury has been hampering him since the World CupArsenal hotshot Theo Walcott ready to tough it out for England after shock World Cup axe[LNB]
