UEFA refuses to light Munich's Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for Germany-Hungary match'UEFA is a politically and religiously neutral organisation'
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Allianz Arena illuminated in the rainbow colours. Credit: AFP File Photo
UEFA on Tuesday rejected plans by the city of Munich to light the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for the Germany-Hungary Euro 2020 match in support of the LGBT community and to protest at a law passed by the Hungarian government.
"UEFA is a politically and religiously neutral organisation," said European football's governing body in a statement.
"Given the political context of this request -- a message aimed at a decision taken by the Hungarian national parliament -- UEFA must refuse."