A Sydney Sweeney ad goes viral: Are we all just being played?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

Another Sydney Sweeney ad goes viral – this time promoting a sports betting application almost naked.

The campaign sparked fury among female athletes who said it undermines decades of progress in women's sports.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:27:44 UTC.

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