The Allianz Arena has been lit in rainbow colours before for Bayern Munich matches.
MUNICH: UEFA’s decision to block plans by Munich to light the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for the Germany-Hungary Euro 2020 match was met on Tuesday with defiance in the Bavarian city, which vowed to decorate other landmarks in protest at a law passed by the Hungarian government.
“UEFA is a politically and religiously neutral organisation,” European football’s governing body said in a statement ahead of Wednesday’s match.
“Given the political context of this request — a message aimed at a decision taken by the Hungarian national parliament — UEFA must refuse.”
Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter slammed UEFA’s decision and announced plans to decorate other city landmarks in rainbow colours in defiance.
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