On Wednesday, European football's governing body said that vuvuzelas have been forbidden from all UEFA-sanctioned games like Euro 2012 qualifiers and Champions League games.

Though the horns were well-liked at the World Cup in South Africa, critics are of the view that they overwhelmed fan chanting and the ambiance.

The governing body said that despite the fact that vuvuzelas lend a tinge of local savor and folklore in the particular context of South Africa, they seemed unbefitting at European games.

According to a UEFA statement, the decision was announced "for reasons related to Europe's football culture and tradition". The statement said, "UEFA feels that instrument's use would not be appropriate in Europe where a continuous loud background noise would be emphasized".

The organization said that a football match becomes interesting when there is interaction between the players in the playing field and the audience. UEFA feels that vuvuzelas would sidetrack fans' feelings and sentiments and snatch away the relishing experience of watching and enjoying the game.

The governing body led by former French international star, Michel Platini supported a European footballing ritual of "singing, chanting, etc".

Meanwhile, National football groups across Europe were asked to make sure that the associations that were engaged in UEFA contests should adopt essential operational measures.