Arsène Wenger is prepared to join the growing protest against vuvuzelas at the World Cup.

Virtually every game at the South African tournament has been played amid the drone of supporters' horns. It was a novelty for a while but, as the event completes its first full week, that has now well and truly worn off.

"It kills one of the charms of football - the songs," said Wenger, who is at the World Cup commentating for French TV. "The vocal support disappears.

"Also I must say it is not very nice to sit through a game while a guy blows one of those in your ear. I find it uncomfortable. On television it might look amusing but when you are confronted with it on a daily basis - even at the airports - it is an absolute nightmare.

"I would sign a petition to get rid of them tomorrow. For me it's World Cup South Africa - yes, vuvuzela no."

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