Euro 2020: Munich wants rainbow-colored stadium for game with Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Munich wants rainbow-colored stadium for game with Hungary

India TV News  

Hungary may play its final group game at the European Championship in a stadium lit up in rainbow colors. Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter said Sunday he was going to write to UEFA to ask for permission for Germany’s stadium to be lit up with the colors as a sign against homophobia and intolerance when the team plays Hungary on Wednesday. Munich’s city council had already called for the stadium to be lit in rainbow colors for the final Euro 2020 group game to protest a law passed by Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday that prohibits sharing with minors any content portraying homosexuality or sex reassignment. “It is important for the state capital Munich to set a visible sign of solidarity with the LGBTI community in Hungary, which is suffering from the current stricter homophobic and transphobic legislation of the Hungarian government,” the Munich council said in its application.

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Rainbow-coloured items ‘allowed’ at Qatar venues
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Rainbow-coloured items ‘allowed’ at Qatar venues

The Hindu  

DOHA, Qatar One day after Iran and Wales were eliminated at the World Cup, FIFA finally gave a public assurance on Wednesday that rainbow items and banners supporting protests in Iran would be allowed into stadiums. In the first week of the tournament, seven European teams including Wales lost the fight to wear multi-colored “One Love” armbands during World Cup …

Euro 2020: UEFA investigating confiscation of rainbow flag during Czech Republic vs Denmark match
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: UEFA investigating confiscation of rainbow flag during Czech Republic vs Denmark match

Firstpost  

AFP photos showed two stewards taking a rainbow flag, waved in support of the LGBTQ community, being taken. Baku: UEFA said it is investigating an incident which saw stewards confiscate a rainbow-coloured flag from a Danish fan ahead of Denmark’s Euro 2020 quarter-final against the Czech Republic in Baku. “UEFA never instructed stewards in Baku – or in any other …

Euro 2020: UEFA probes discrimination during Germany v Hungary game
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: UEFA probes discrimination during Germany v Hungary game

The Hindu  

UEFA is investigating "potential discriminatory incidents" which took place during Germany's 2-2 draw with Hungary in the European Championship, European football's governing body said on Friday. Euro 2020 racking up own-goals at a wild pace Mayor Dieter Reiter wanted to highlight legislation in Hungary banning school materials deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change and restricting the media from showing …

Euro 2020: From Italy’s dominance to UEFA’s rainbow ban, highs and the lows of group stage
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: From Italy’s dominance to UEFA’s rainbow ban, highs and the lows of group stage

Firstpost  

At the conclusion of the Euro 2020 group stage matches, we look at the highs and the lows with the tournament reduced to 16 teams. After 13 days, Wales, Denmark, Italy, Austria, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Belgium, Portugal, Croatia, Spain, France, Switzerland, England, Germany, Sweden and Ukraine are the 16 teams that have progressed from the group stage of Euro 2020. …

Outclassed Hungary exit Euros with heads held high despite LGBTQ diplomatic row
3 years, 6 months ago

Outclassed Hungary exit Euros with heads held high despite LGBTQ diplomatic row

The Hindu  

When Hungary qualified for its second straight Euros after a 30-year absence from major tournaments, fans were overjoyed even though they suspected their team's run may be unremarkable against three of the best nations in the sport. In the end, though, they got far more: After a 3-0 loss to Portugal, the team took a halftime lead in an eventual …

Euro 2020: Person with Rainbow Flag Runs on Field in Munich Before Germany vs Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Person with Rainbow Flag Runs on Field in Munich Before Germany vs Hungary

News 18  

A person with a rainbow flag ran onto the field and held it up in front of the teams during the Hungarian national anthem before the European Championship game against Germany. Supporters were met at the exit of the Fröttmaning subway station by a host of volunteers from groups including Amnesty International, CSD Germany and S’AG Munich distributing rainbow flags …

Euro 2020: Germany's health minister angered by UEFA decision on stadium lighting
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Germany's health minister angered by UEFA decision on stadium lighting

The Hindu  

German health minister Jens Spahn has been angered by what he slammed as a "very irritating" UEFA decision to stop Munich's Allianz Arena being lit in rainbow colours for Germany's Euro 2020 match against Hungary to protest an anti-LGBTQ law. Munich's mayor Dieter Reiter suggested making the gesture during Wednesday's match to highlight legislation in Hungary banning school materials deemed …

Euro 2020: Rainbow Row Escalates ahead of Germany-Hungary Clash
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Rainbow Row Escalates ahead of Germany-Hungary Clash

News 18  

UEFA and Hungary came under a hail of criticism Wednesday over Budapest’s anti-LGBTQ law after the football body’s refusal to light a German Euro 2020 stadium in rainbow colours, as Germany vowed to stage a defiant display of colours elsewhere. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen slammed as a disgrace the law passed by Viktor Orban’s government banning the “promotion” …

EU says UEFA has no ‘excuse’ for blocking rainbow protest
3 years, 6 months ago

EU says UEFA has no ‘excuse’ for blocking rainbow protest

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — A top European Union official said he can’t find “any reasonable excuse” for UEFA to reject host city Munich’s plans to display rainbow colors during a match between Germany and Hungary at the European Championship. “Yes, I find it very difficult to understand what UEFA is trying to do by going against this initiative of the Munich city …

UEFA declines Munich application for rainbow-colored stadium
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA declines Munich application for rainbow-colored stadium

Associated Press  

MUNICH — German soccer clubs are banding together to display rainbow colors during the country’s match against Hungary at the European Championship after UEFA rejected host city Munich’s plan to do the same. UEFA, the governing body of European soccer which has the final say as tournament organizer, said Tuesday that it understood the intention behind the council’s proposal but …

UEFA refuses rainbow protest during Germany vs Hungary at Allianz Arena
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA refuses rainbow protest during Germany vs Hungary at Allianz Arena

Op India  

UEFA have denied Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter’s request to light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours in support of the LGBT community during the Germany vs Hungary match in the group stages of Euro 2020. “UEFA has nevertheless proposed to the city of Munich to illuminate the stadium with the rainbow colours on either June 28 — the Christopher …

UEFA turns down request for 'rainbow lights' in Munich
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA turns down request for 'rainbow lights' in Munich

The Hindu  

UEFA has turned down a request from the mayor of Munich for the city's stadium to be lit up in rainbow colours for Wednesday's EURO 2020 match between Germany and Hungary. READ: Hungary's foreign minister hits out at Munich 'rainbow stadium' plan In a statement, UEFA suggested alternative dates for the gesture during the tournament. Given the political context of …

UEFA investigating allegations of offensive incidents during Hungary's Euro 2020 matches
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA investigating allegations of offensive incidents during Hungary's Euro 2020 matches

Daily Mail  

UEFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into allegations of offensive incidents during the two Euro 2020 games held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. UEFA are investigating two banners including one with a cross through someone taking the knee They are also investigating a banner which read 'Anti-LMBTQ' - which is the abbreviation in Hungary for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender …

Euro 2020: Robin Gosens gives Germany a boost
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Robin Gosens gives Germany a boost

The Hindu  

No one told Germany winger Robin Gosens the etiquette for receiving a “star of the match” trophy at the European Championship. “It’s gigantic, you can’t put it in words,” said Gosens, who scored one goal and was involved in setting up two more in Saturday’s game. It’s there that Gosens really blossomed under Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who helped …

Euro 2020: Munich wants rainbow-colored stadium for game with Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Munich wants rainbow-colored stadium for game with Hungary

The Hindu  

Hungary may play its final group game at the European Championship in a stadium lit up in rainbow colors. Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter said Sunday he was going to write to UEFA to ask for permission for Germany’s stadium to be lit up with the colors as a sign against homophobia and intolerance when the team plays Hungary on Wednesday. …

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