in a statement on Wednesday."It is a symbol that embodies our core values, promoting everything that we believe in—a more just and egalitarian society, tolerant of everyone, regardless of their background, belief or gender," UEFA said.For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below:A top European Union official said he can't find "any reasonable excuse" for UEFA to reject host city Munich's plans to display rainbow colors during a match between Germany and Hungary at the European Championship.UEFA said it understood the city's intention to send a message to promote diversity and inclusion but stressed it was "a politically and religiously neutral organization" after it denied the application to have the stadium illuminated in.