Tech Billionaire’s Power Play Sparks Outrage Across NFL & Fans Are Furious

In an unprecedented move that’s shaking the sports and tech world, Elon Musk has issued a bold ultimatum to the San Francisco 49ers:
👉 “Partner with Tesla, or your players won’t be allowed to buy Teslas. Period.”

Yes, you read that right.

The billionaire CEO of Tesla and X has essentially blacklisted an entire NFL team’s players—unless the franchise agrees to a Tesla advertising deal at Levi’s Stadium.

“If they don’t value innovation, they don’t deserve the product. Let them walk,” Musk reportedly said in a now-deleted post on X.

💣 The reaction? Immediate and EXPLOSIVE.

NFL Fans and Players Are FURIOUS 😤

Social media has erupted with outrage. From fans to players to former executives, many are calling Musk’s comments “petty,” “dangerous,” and “corporate bullying at its worst.”

Hashtags like #BoycottTesla, #MuskVsNFL, and #LetPlayersDrive are trending across the country.

One former 49ers player tweeted:

“So now we have to earn the right to drive a car? This is straight-up power-tripping.”

Crossing the Line? 🚫

While Musk is no stranger to controversy, this marks a new level of personal interference in the world of sports. Some legal analysts even suggest this could be a form of discrimination or retaliation, depending on how it’s enforced.

“It’s one thing to compete in business. It’s another to punish athletes for a team’s marketing decision,” said one sports attorney.

Meanwhile, the 49ers Stay Silent 👀

The franchise has yet to issue an official response, but sources say they are “shocked” by Musk’s remarks and are weighing legal and public relations strategies carefully.

📢 What do YOU think? Is Elon Musk just defending his brand – or going way too far?

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