Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna following the EBU's decision to include Israel. Discover the events that led to this major diplomatic and cultural split.
Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's involvement. Read the full story on the escalating cultural boycott.
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will not participate in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to compete. Read the full statements and reasons behind the historic boycott.
The 2026 World Cup draw in Washington faces political turmoil as Iran boycotts over visa denials and Donald Trump's presence threatens to overshadow the event. Full story here.
Iran pulls out of the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington after US denies visas to its football officials. Discover the diplomatic implications for global sport.
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US limited visas for its delegation. The protest highlights ongoing political tensions impacting global sports.
BBC removes Gary Lineker from Match of the Day after political tweet controversy, sparking impartiality debate and football pundit boycott.
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke breaks his silence on cultural boycott of Israel, revealing he would refuse to perform there amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer reveals why he stood firm with Gary Lineker in the BBC boycott that left Match of the Day in chaos - exclusive insight into the dramatic weekend that changed broadcasting.
Thousands of Manchester City supporters are protesting against dramatic ticket price increases by boycotting Champions League matches, creating empty seats at the Etihad despite the club's on-field success.
Sheffield Wednesday supporters are organising a dramatic boycott of their Middlesbrough clash in protest against the EFL's 12-point deduction, with fan groups uniting against what they call 'unjust punishment'.
Major West Ham United supporter groups are organising a coordinated ticket boycott for the upcoming Brentford match in a dramatic escalation of their ongoing conflict with the club's board over ticket allocation policies and communication breakdown.
West Ham United fans are threatening organised protests and ticket boycotts as rumours intensify about Nuno Espírito Santo replacing David Moyes, with supporters calling the potential appointment 'uninspired' and 'unacceptable'.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville faces backlash from Salford City fans as supporters boycott his Hotel Football establishment following controversial ticket price increases at the League Two club.
Former Manchester United star Gary Neville faces backlash and boycott calls against Sky Sports following controversial remarks about 'angry white men' during political commentary segment.
Real Madrid will not attend the 2024 Ballon d'Or gala in Paris after the club's president and players were allegedly snubbed by the event's organisers, Football France.
Austria's national broadcaster makes a passionate plea against boycotting Israel at Eurovision, while the BBC faces internal pressure over its coverage of the controversial event.
Marvel's Mark Ruffalo erupts on social media, urging a Disney+ boycott in a fiery response to CEO Bob Iger's massive salary and corporate 'greed'.
Disney cancels Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show following a massive, sustained boycott campaign from conservative viewers over his political satire, marking a major shift in the US entertainment landscape.
Bristol band Massive Attack removes entire music catalogue from Spotify in a major protest against CEO Daniel Ek's funding of AI defence technology, igniting a fierce industry debate on ethics and art.
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines prestigious Aky Arts Award, citing Israel's 'system of racial domination and segregation' against Palestinians. The move ignites fresh debate on cultural boycotts.
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines to attend a major UK literary awards ceremony, citing advice that her public support for Palestine could lead to her arrest upon entry to Britain.
ABC network cancels Jimmy Kimmel's US talk show after internal polling reveals significant backlash over his inflammatory remarks about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The decision follows a dramatic advertiser exodus and plummeting audience figure
The BBC faces a major dilemma as European broadcasters threaten to boycott the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest if held in Israel. Internal debates rage over balancing artistic independence with political pressures.
Ben Cohen, the iconic co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, has dramatically quit the company's board, citing a fundamental clash with parent company Unilever over its continued business in Israeli-occupied territories, marking the culmination of a bitter, long-ru
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina withdraws from the Billie Jean King Cup tie in solidarity with her nation, citing a 'hard rule' against competing with Russian and Belarusian athletes without neutrality agreements.
RTVE, Spain's national broadcaster, faces internal revolt and public pressure to join other countries in demanding Israel's exclusion from Eurovision 2024 due to the ongoing military action in Gaza.
SBS, Australia's national broadcaster, confirms it will broadcast Eurovision 2026 from Israel, resisting a growing EU boycott movement over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Pressure mounts on Spain's national broadcaster RTVE to withdraw from Eurovision 2024 over Israel's participation, echoing past boycotts of Russia.
Cincinnati Bengals fans are in uproar and threatening a boycott after the NFL team paid tribute to the controversial right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk during a home game, sparking accusations of politicising sport.