Munich: UEFA has declined an application from Munich's city council to have Allianz Arena in rainbow colours on Wednesday for their last Group F match with Hungary in Euro 2020.
UEFA stated that they have prohibited rainbow lighting in order to maintain a neutral stance with regard to political matters.
"Racism, homophobia, sexism, and all forms of discrimination are a stain on our societies -- and represent one of the biggest problems faced by the game today," a statement released by European football's main governing body reads.
"Discriminatory behavior has marred both matches themselves and, outside the stadiums, the online discourse around the sport we love."
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Recently, the Hungarian parliament passed very controversial legislation which allowed the government to ban schools from disseminating content deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change.
"However UEFA, through its statutes, is a politically and religiously neutral organisation. Given the political context of this specific request -- a message aiming at a decision taken by the Hungarian national parliament -- UEFA must decline this request, " UEFA statement read.
Earlier on Monday, UEFA stopped its investigation into Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's rainbow-coloured captain's armband during Euro 2020 matches against France and Portugal. Neuer has been seen sporting the rainbow-coloured armband to show support towards the LGBT+ community during the 'Pride Month'.
