The photographer captured the moment two security guards approached the Danish supporters and grabbed the flag, which evoked the reaction of nearby fans.
Euro 2020 sponsors Volkswagen Friday said it was caused by UEFA It is forbidden to use rainbow-colored banners on billboards in the quarterfinals Azerbaijan The capital and compatriot competition venue St. Petersburg is in Russia.
UEFA confirmed the directive and added that it “requires its sponsors to ensure that their works comply with local legislation.”
Last week, UEFA rejected a request from the mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, to illuminate the city’s stadium with rainbow colors for the German game against Hungary.
UEFA stated that this request is political and is in response to Hungary’s legislation prohibiting the display and promotion of homosexuality to young people under the age of 18. Reiter described the decision as “shameful.”
Supplementary report from the Associated Press.
