​The PNL spokesman, former sports minister Ionuc Stroe, commented on Facebook about the announcement by the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) about placing banners with the image of the historical map of Hungary at the matches of the national team, saying that he has nothing to do with politics in sports, so he hopes that the news that UEFA agreed to Hungary’s use of a “flag with revisionist symbols” in football, invented or artificially launched by some hot heads. He hopes that UEFA will not agree to this.

“I have said many times: politics has nothing to do with sports. That is why I hope that the news I saw tonight that UEFA has agreed to let Hungary use a flag with revisionist symbols in football is fake news.

Or at least information, artificially launched by some fiery minds. Until there is an official position of the European Forum, I can only point out that such an event would set a dangerous precedent.

It would go against all the principles that govern sports. This will only blow the sails of the extremists, who are always fishing in difficult times like today,” he wrote. Strouse Tuesday night on Facebook.

He emphasizes that he expects that UEFA will not agree to this, “will not give oxygen to revisionist theories, will not allow football to be poisoned by political interests and bets.”

“Until UEFA’s position is clarified, I recommend everyone refrain from admiring or commenting on what could be a far-fetched story. This is the context in which many such “wicks” have been thrown by those who want tension, division and weakening of our societies,” he says. Ionut Stroe.

The Hungarian Football Union (MLSZ) has approved the introduction of national team banners depicting the map of historical Hungary at matches. According to a statement published on its website on Tuesday, the MLSZ requested a clear position from the European Union (UEFA) and its anti-discrimination group (FARE) on the issue of permission to place the historic symbol.

“Regarding the permission to display the historical symbol, MLSZ requested a clear position from UEFA and FARE. Accepting MLSZ’s argument, the two organizations accepted that only the colors of Hungary’s historical map and the Árpád coat of arms did not constitute racist behavior, but that this did not apply to additional symbols and inscriptions placed on the flags, as well as chants by fans.

As a result of the negotiations, the federation will allow banners to be placed in the stadium, which symbolize respect for historical Hungary and solidarity with fans from abroad,” says the press release, which mentions four necessary conditions: ​it can only present a map of historical Hungary, without any other symbol or inscription, only red, white and green colors can be on the flag, the symbol must be presented – in the usual way – due to content and fire prevention control, and the symbol in the stadium must not interfere with the fans watching the match in peace.