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Vuvuzelas have been kicked out of European competition after UEFA said that
the plastic trumpets drowned out supporters and detracted from the emotion of
the game.
The plastic horns became a hallmark of the World Cup in South Africa,
producing a monotonous droning sound which provided a backdrop for every
match.
But they will not be allowed in stadiums in UEFA competitions such as the
Champions League, Europa League and Euro 2012 qualifiers after UEFA's ruling on
Wednesday.
"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," said UEFA in a statement.
"The World Cup was characterised by the vuvuzela's widespread and permanent
use in the stands," it added.
"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 statement then continued with a clear criticism of the controversial
instrument.
"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.
"To avoid the risk of these negative effects in the stadiums where UEFA
competitions are played and to protect the culture and tradition of football in
Europe - singing, chanting etc. - UEFA has decided with immediate effect that
vuvuzelas will not be allowed in the stadiums where UEFA competitions matches
are played."
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发表于 2016-7-10 17:41:07