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Wimbledon Faces Backlash Over Barclays Sponsorship

Activists replace ads near tournament with artwork condemning bank's ties to fossil fuels and arms trade.

  • Brandalism group installed spoof ads criticizing Barclays around Wimbledon venues.
  • Protesters accuse Barclays of financing fossil fuels and military suppliers to Israel.
  • Barclays defends its partnerships, citing support for clean energy and defense sectors.
  • Wimbledon organizers emphasize the bank's role in supporting youth programs.
  • Over 100 activists participated in demonstrations near the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
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