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Tottenham v Slavia Prague begins at 20: 00 GMT on Tuesday Tottenham's LGBTQI+ supporters group has criticised opponents Slavia Prague after the Czech club requested the relocation of a flag for Tuesday's Champions League match. 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 group alleged Slavia "raised concerns" supporters "may damage the flag and cause disorder" if it was not moved. Uefa sources told BBC Sport the presence of Spurs' badge on a flag within the away end created the issue. Slavia Prague have been contacted by BBC Sport. In a statement to the Athletic the club said: "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. " Proud Lilywhites' flag, present at all Tottenham home games, has been moved in similar scenarios for previous European fixtures. No other Tottenham flags are located in the away end. "The risk here isn't the flag, " Proud Lilywhites said in their statement. "It's the reaction of a small number of opposition supporters. That's disappointing and it's another reminder of the hostility LGBTQI+ fans still face across European football. " Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Ask about Tottenham - what do you want to know? Big result for Slot and Liverpool with no Salah in Milan Son, Simons and mini Spurs revival lift Frank's spirits Chelsea's qualification hopes hit by loss at Atalanta Martin Lewis's top tips from Premium Bonds to student loans The second series of Mammoth has defrosted on BBC i Player Margaret Atwood, award-winning author, shares her Desert Island Discs The classic 1972 Doctor Who story that introduced the Sea Devils England need to win next Test or Ashes will get embarrassing - Mc Grath How did Littler get Man Utd away tickets - and why has it sparked debate? Hamilton's struggles and ranking Verstappen's 2025 - Q&A Norris keen to 'live a normal few days' and 'forget I drive in F1' Is this the end of Salah at Liverpool? Audio Is this the end of Salah at Liverpool? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times' How Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition by 'winning it my way' Is there any way back for Salah and Liverpool? England soundly beaten by Australia in second Test drubbing. Video England soundly beaten by Australia in second Test drubbing Backed by his family, propelled by his talent - the rise of Norris Nancy suffers nightmare debut as his Celtic challenge laid bare 'Spurs boss Frank eases pressure but tide has not turned yet' England's 'Bazball' message dead - Agnew column Plotting England and Scotland's routes through the World Cup 'A wonderful miracle' - how Messi & Beckham made Miami shine Memorable O'Sullivan moments as snooker great turns 50 BBC to show Sabalenka v Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.