UEFA also responded with a photo on Twitter. “UEFA respects the rainbow,” it reads. “It’s a symbol that embodies our core values.”
“Some have interpreted our decision to reject Munich’s request as a political position. On the contrary, the request itself was political. For UEFA, the rainbow is not a political symbol, but a sign of our determination to strive for a more diverse and inclusive society.”
This tweet also shows the general dissatisfaction of Twitter users. “So the rainbow is only okay if you don’t play against a country with a homophobic government?” someone responds. Another user finds UEFA’s response “shameful and hypocritical”.
