"The Progress Pride rainbow flag is usually located in the north-east corner of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which houses the visiting fans. In a statement, Spurs said the flag has been "relocated at the request of the visiting team to Uefa on security grounds". Proud Lilywhites said: "You don't get to come to our house and dictate what's acceptable, let alone kick off about a flag that represents our own community.""
"The flag with Tottenham symbols would have been placed directly in the section reserved for our fans at that moment. For this reason, it was temporarily moved in another place in the stadium and with an agreement with the home club. This is a logical step based on respect for the space reserved for visiting fans, just as Slavia fans outside the visiting section respect the rules of not wearing our club colours or symbols."
The Progress Pride rainbow flag was usually displayed in the north-east corner of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium within the area for visiting supporters. The flag was moved after the visiting team requested relocation to UEFA on security grounds, with Spurs confirming the temporary change. Proud Lilywhites criticised the decision and said opponents had no right to dictate what stands in the home stadium, alleging Slavia raised concerns supporters might damage the flag and cause disorder. Slavia said the flag would have been inside the visiting section and was moved with Tottenham's agreement out of respect for visitor space. UEFA sources cited the presence of Tottenham symbols in the away end as the issue.
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