İsmail Kılıçarslan Calls for Boycott of Adidas by Sports Clubs
Yeni Şafak columnist İsmail Kılıçarslan called for a boycott of Turkish sports clubs that have not severed ties with Adidas following a controversial advertising campaign.
Yeni Şafak columnist İsmail Kılıçarslan has issued a stern boycott call against Adidas, which drew backlash for an advertising campaign featuring an Israeli soldier who participated in the Gaza massacre.
Adidas's Controversial Ad
World-renowned sportswear giant Adidas faced major backlash over its 'One Shoe' campaign, which featured an Israeli soldier who participated in the massacre in Gaza.
Following intense reactions, the brand removed the advertisement and issued an apology.
Statement on the Siyaseten Program
Evaluating the scandalous development on the TVNET program Siyaseten, Yeni Şafak columnist İsmail Kılıçarslan made evaluations.
During the program, Kılıçarslan made a clear boycott call targeting sports clubs in Turkey.
Warning to Clubs and Athletes
İsmail Kılıçarslan stated that they would take a stance against any club or athlete in any sports branch maintaining agreements with Adidas.
He emphasized that anyone who does not sever ties with the brand will be treated in their eyes as an occupying Zionist.