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. 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. UEFA says all 53 European football nations have been told to enforce the ban at national team and club competition matches. Sound of the World Cup: But the Vuvuzelas' drone upset many fansVuvuzelas 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. FIFA refused to ban vuvuzelas despite repeated calls from players and broadcasters, defending them as part of South African football culture. The organisation's official statement read: 'UEFA feels that the instrument's widespread use would not be appropriate in Europe.'No worries, Wayne: The likes of England striker Rooney will not have to contest Euro 2012 qualifiers to the sound of the trumpetsHowever UEFA did acknowledge that the vuvuzela had a place in world football culture. '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. '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. 'UEFA is of the view that the vuvuzelas would completely change the atmosphere, drowning supporter emotions and detracting from the experience of the game.' 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.  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  

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