L’Allianz Arena did not light up in the colors of the rainbow before the challenge between Germany e Hungary. This is the sad news, as the UEFA did not authorize the proposal put forward by the mayor of Berlin: “Racism, homophobia, sexism and all forms of discrimination are a blemish in our society and represent one of the biggest problems facing sport today. However, Uefa by its statutes is a politically and religiously neutral organization and given the political context of this specific request, we are forced to decline “, reads a note on the site.
The proposal of the mayor of Berlin in fact he had political reasons, to demonstrate against the harsh law passed in Hungary by the prime minister Orban. The law prohibits the promotion of gender theory among minors under 18, attacking the Lbgtq + community.
The protests, even from members of the UEFA, are certainly not lacking. Fans showed up at the stadium with rainbow flags and gadgets, in protest against the largest European association. Especially since Ceferin proposed to the mayor of Berlin other dates for the event. This would show how the UEFA, at a time when it would have had to openly take sides against Orban, has chosen not to do so. Not taking sides on certain occasions corresponds to supporting, or at least don’t limit, ideologies that today must be considered unacceptable.
The mayor of Berlin he replied underlining the incredible choice of UEFA, and above all by choosing not to stop, rather by relaunching, coloring entire areas of the city.
Fortunately Manuel Neuer has obtained permission to use the rainbow headband, worn to support the Lgbtq + community.
Waiting to see theAllianz Arena colored, to report the invasion of the field during Germany-Hungary. An activist Lgbtq+ entered the field on the notes of the hymn Magyar.
