BBC investigate vuvuzela-free option - report

The BBC is investigating the possibility of offering vuvuzela-free coverage of World Cup matches on the red button.

The Guardian claims that while the BBC is committed to reflecting the atmosphere within the stadiums on their main coverage, it could also offer a ‘clean’ feed that wipes coverage of most crowd noise.

220 complaints have been received from viewers incensed at the noise from the horns, while many are choosing to listen to BBC Radio 5 live commentary because it uses a cleaner feed.

Many footballers at the World Cup would like the option of a red button, with Thomas Sorensen, Lionel Messi and the Netherlands’ Robin van Persie among those complaining about the noise. Argentina’s Messi said: “It is impossible to communicate, it’s like being deaf.”

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Source: Media Network, worldcup.football365.com