UEFA has launched an investigation into potential discriminatory incidents during Hungary s opening two games at Euro 2020.
Budapest is one of the host cities for the tournament and Hungary s 3-0 defeat to Portugal and 1-1 draw against France in Group F each took place at the Puskas Arena.
During the Portugal game, images of a banner among the home supporters in the stands reading ANTI LMBTQ – referring to the Hungarian language abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer – circulated on social media. The matter was reported to UEFA by anti-discrimination group Fare.
Before Sunday s game with France, some Hungary fans took part in a pre-match march in Budapest and unveiled a banner opposing the act of kneeling before matches, a peaceful an…