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.