Uefa bans vuvuzelas 02/09/2010 |
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Vuvuzelas have been banned from all Uefa-sanctioned games including Euro 2012 qualifiers and Champions League matches.
The horns were popular at the World Cup in South Africa but critics say they are too loud and drown out fans.
The move was taken "for reasons related to Europe's football culture and tradition", said a Uefa statement.
"Uefa feels that instrument's use would not be appropriate in Europe where a continuous loud background noise would be emphasised."
European football's governing body added that "in the specific context of South Africa, the vuvuzela adds a touch of local flavour and folklore", but it went on to reiterate that it felt they were out of place at European games.
"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,” it continued.
"Uefa is of the view that the vuvuzelas would completely change the atmosphere, drowning supporter emotions and detracting from the experience of the game."
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