Why football fans must reject Barclays’ dirty deal with the SFA |
Barclays’ £10m deal to rename Hampden Park is more than a sponsorship – it’s an attempt to whitewash a brand bankrolling Israel’s war crimes. Football fans must take a stand and boycott, says Maree Shepherd of Show Israeli Genocide the Red Card
There is very good reason why Barclays Bank attracts weekly protests outside their branch in Glasgow city centre, and regular demonstrations across other UK branches from humanitarian and environmental groups. These groups, including our own, are sickened at the billions the bank invests in warfare being sold to Israel, which subsequently destroy homes and lives in Gaza and cause environmental disaster.
The bank have their name – and funds – promoted in many areas in sport and culture. Following a massive campaign from fans and big-name artists who did not want their money going........