UEFA decide to ban vuvuzelas

UEFA decide to ban vuvuzelas (Shouldn’t effect 2nd avenue to much)




vuvuzela

Governing body UEFA
has opted to ban vuvuzelas from all stadiums and matches in UEFA
competitions, which includes the European Championships and the
Champions League.

The novelty noise maker took the 2010 World Cup by storm and quickly gained media attention as it divided fan’s opinions.

But European football’s governing body has informed
its 53 member associations that it has taken the move for reasons
related to Europe’s football culture and tradition, saying that the
atmosphere at matches would be changed by the sound of the vuvuzela.

In a statement on their site, UEFA commented: “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 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. However, UEFA is
of the view that the vuvuzelas would completely change the atmosphere,
drowning supporter emotions and detracting from the experience of the
game.

"UEFA’s associations have been instructed to take all
necessary operational measures, and to instruct their clubs concerned
to do the same in all UEFA club competitions in which they participate."

1st September 2010, 16:22