Adidas pulls Bella Hadid ad from campaign linked to 1972 Munich Olympics after Israeli criticism

24 articles, oldest first.

1. The Daily Dot

   Adidas infuriates some by choosing Bella Hadid to model their tribute to the 1972 Munich Olympics ↗ (opens The Daily Dot)

   Published Jul 17, 2024

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   Adidas is under fire from the pro-Israel crowd after unveiling a campaign with Bella Hadid reimagining its 1972 Munich Olympics sneaker.

2. The Hollywood Reporter

   Adidas Faces Backlash for Bella Hadid Ad Selling Retro 1972 Olympics Sneakers ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

   Published Jul 17, 2024

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   Bella Hadid's Adidas ad for a retro 1972 Summer Olympic Games sneaker is facing backlash from the American Jewish Committee.

3. New York Post

   Hateful down to her shoes, Bella Hadid pushes Adidas sneaks from bloody ‘72 Olympics ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Jul 17, 2024

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   Nobody in their right mind would feel nostalgia for the 1972 Munich games, yet Adidas has re-introduced their 1972 Olympic sneakers with an ad campaign starring the pro-Hamas Bella Hadid.

4. Newsweek

   Adidas responds to backlash to Bella Hadid sneaker tied to deadly Olympics ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Jul 17, 2024

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   Adidas told Newsweek that they "apologize for any upset or distress caused" by the shoe collaboration.

5. New York Post

   Adidas slammed for naming pro-Hamas Bella Hadid the face of Munich 1972 Olympic sneaker relaunch: ‘Egregious error’ ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Jul 18, 2024

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   Adidas has sparked outrage for choosing anti-Israel supermodel Bella Hadid to market its retro 1972 Olympic sneakers — the same year 11 Israeli athletes and coaches were killed by a Palestinian terrorist group at the Munich games.

6. NBC10 Philadelphia

   Adidas apologizes for featuring Bella Hadid in 1972 Munich Olympics shoe ad ↗ (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

   Published Jul 18, 2024

   Same headline from 6 more outlets

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   Hadid is vocal about her pro-Palestinian views, and the Munich Olympics — where the SL 72 shoe was originally launched — saw a terrorist attack by a...

7. Los Angeles Times

   Adidas cuts pro-Palestinian Bella Hadid from shoe campaign linked to deadly 1972 Olympics ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times)

   Published Jul 18, 2024

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   Adidas removes Bella Hadid from an ad campaign and apologizes after backlash over the pro-Palestinian model’s role in promoting shoes tied to 1972 Munich Olympics.

8. Digital Journal

   Adidas drops Bella Hadid from campaign over Gaza controversy ↗ (opens Digital Journal)

   Published Jul 18, 2024

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

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   Adidas said Friday it had dropped vocal pro-Palestinian model Bella Hadid from an advertising campaign for retro sneakers referencing the 1972 Munich

9. Breitbart News

   Adidas Apologizes for Casting Anti-Israel Bella Hadid in 'Munich 1972' Shoe Ads ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published Jul 18, 2024

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   Adidas is apologizing over Bella Hadid promoting a shoe referencing the 1972 Munich Olympics, 11 Israeli athletes were murdered.

10. Al Jazeera

    Adidas drops Bella Hadid from campaign referencing 1972 Munich Olympics ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published Jul 18, 2024

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    Hadid, who is half-Palestinian, has been vocal in her support for Palestinian rights and an end to Israel’s war on Gaza.

11. The Guardian

    Adidas removes Bella Hadid from ad campaign after criticism from Israel ↗ (opens The Guardian)

    Published Jul 18, 2024

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    Company says it is ‘revising’ work for shoe designed for 1972 Munich Olympics, where 11 Israelis were killed by Palestinian terrorists

12. New York Post

    Adidas pulls Bella Hadid sneaker ads, ‘revising’ campaign after Israel backlash ↗ (opens New York Post)

    Published Jul 18, 2024

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    Adidas said Friday it was “revising” an ad campaign that tapped Palestinian-American model Bella Hadid to promote a vintage shoe to honor the 1972 Munich Olympics.

13. NBC News

    Adidas apologizes for Bella Hadid shoe ad following criticism from Israeli government ↗ (opens NBC News)

    Published Jul 19, 2024

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    Adidas apologized for featuring model Bella Hadid in campaign ads for its SL72 shoes, which were first released for the 1972 Munich Olympics, an event marred by the Palestinian group Black September breaking into the Olympic Village and killing 11 Israeli athletes.

14. CBS News

    Adidas pulls Bella Hadid ad from campaign linked to 1972 Munich Olympics after Israeli criticism ↗ (opens CBS News)

    Published Jul 19, 2024

    Same headline from 1 more outlet

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    The German-based sportswear company drew criticism from Israel for including supermodel Bella Hadid in the advertising for the SL72 shoes.

15. Insider

    Adidas pulled an ad with Bella Hadid, who is Palestinian, after Israel objected and claimed she's antisemitic ↗ (opens Insider)

    Published Jul 19, 2024

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    Israel has criticized an Adidas campaign with Bella Hadid inspired by the 1972 Olympics, during which Palestinian militants killed 11 Israelis.

16. PJ Media

    Adidas Hires, Then Fires Palestinian Model Bella Hadid For 1972 Munich Olympic Athletic Shoe Campaign ↗ (opens PJ Media)

    Published Jul 19, 2024

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