UEFA to investigate discrimination at Euro 2020 matches in Hungary | Euro2020 News

The governing body of European football has said that a study on the ‘possible racism’ in Budapest should be opened between racist music and anti-LGBTQ images.

Two Euro 2020 football matches in Hungary are being investigated for “possible racist incidents”, UEFA said.

The governing body of European football said on Sunday that a “ethics director and UEFA director has been appointed” to conduct an investigation, with no comment on the incident.

The anti-apartheid movement Fare, which oversees anti-apartheid matches and other forms of discrimination, sent a report to UEFA and discussed the matter with officials.

On Saturday, during a 1-1 draw with Hungary against France, Hungarian fans marched to the Puskas Arena to display a sign for players to refrain from kneeling against discrimination.

The French players were tortured, while striker Kylian Mbappe was greeted with monkey music while on the ball. Fellow coach Karim Benzema was also a target for fans.

Budapest is the only city with Euro 2020 to allow for the full spectrum of sports.

Remaining LGBT

At the opening match in Hungary against Portugal in Budapest on Tuesday, pictures of the media showed signs that read “Anti-LMBTQ” – Hungarian abbreviation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ).

Hungary Parliament passed laws last week which prohibits the dissemination of school content that promotes homosexuality and gender change, amid strong criticism by human rights groups and opposition parties.

Hardline Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces elections next year, has become increasingly tolerant of racist ideologies, mocking immigrants and LGBTQ people in his independent government, which has divided Hungary.

In Hungary’s next and final match against Germany on Wednesday in Munich, the city’s mayor Dieter Reiter said on Sunday he would go to UEFA to apply for permission from the Allianz Arena to be lit with a rainbow as a symbol of anti-discrimination teams playing on Wednesday.

“This is an important sign of tolerance and equality,” Reiter told the dpa press conference.

Munich City Council had earlier requested that the stadium be illuminated during the Euro 2020 final against LGBTQ anti-LGBTQ law in Hungary.