London, England (CNN) -- The drone of the vuvuzela will not be heard in any European competitions after the continent's governing body banned them from all stadiums hosting UEFA matches.
The plastic trumpets that were used by fans at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, will be banned from the Champions League and Europa League, as well as all Euro 2012 Qualifying matches.
"UEFA has decided that vuvuzelas may not be brought into stadiums at matches in UEFA competitions," a statement on the governing body's website said.
The organization believes the instrument is integral to the football culture of South Africa, and its use in Europe would be inappropriate.
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