UEFA bans Bayern Munich fans’ Monty Python banner

[Golden AWe]

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Go Bayern Münich!!!

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UEFA picky about Python references, ban Bayern's Roma banner

NYON, SWITZERLAND (AP) —European soccer’s governing body barred Bayern Munich fans from displaying a Monty Python-inspired banner at Wednesday night’s Champions League match, fearing the sign might offend visiting fans from the Italian club AS Roma.

The Union of European Football Associations said the banner reading “Romani ite domum” - Latin for “Romans Go Home” - was considered provocative.

The slogan references a scene in the movie comedy Monty Python’s “Life of Brian.” UEFA did approve the German fans displaying a “Life of Bayern” flag at the Allianz Arena.

In a statement, UEFA said: “Anything that may cause offense to a fan base or ethnic group, and therefore pose a security risk, including banners or symbols, is carefully vetted.”

Bayern won 2-0 on goals by Thomas Mueller and Miroslav Klose. The German club lost last season’s final 2-0 to Inter Milan.

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[Seshmeister]

Not bad but in line with the stereotype Germans not the best at humour.

Obviously they should have had the original Romanes Eunt Domus slogan.

[Seshmeister]

On further reading it seems that they may have been worried that people would think it was anti romany or gypsy.