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UEFA could block Germany from illuminating Allianz Arena with rainbow lighting, says DFB spokesman

The governing body has indicated it will enforce rules on "uniform stadium design" during Euro 2020

UEFA opposes Germany's plan of illuminating the outside of Allianz Arena with rainbow lighting on Wednesday for the game against Hungary, a DFB spokesman has said, meaning Die Mannschaft might not be able to show support for the LGBT+ community.

There have been allegations of anti-LGBT+ banners being displayed in Budapest earlier in Euro 2020, and Hungary has just passed legislation banning schools from disseminating content deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change.

Despite local support in Germany for showing solidarity towards LGBT+ people, UEFA intends to enforce a "uniform stadium design" policy to prohibit rainbow lighting.