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Nemo Returns Eurovision Trophy Amid Controversy and Injury

2/23/2026

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Nemo, the Swiss Eurovision winner, returned the 2024 trophy after Israel was not barred from the contest.
The fragile glass microphone trophy shattered on its return to the European Broadcasting Union headquarters, reportedly due to poor wrapping.
Nemo sustained a hand injury from the breakage.
A Swiss magazine highlighted Nemo's great-grandfather's support for fascist movements during World War II, prompting criticism of Nemo's Middle East stance.

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Nemo, the Swiss Eurovision winner, returned the 2024 trophy after Israel was not barred from the contest.
The fragile glass microphone trophy shattered on its return to the European Broadcasting Union headquarters, reportedly due to poor wrapping.
Nemo sustained a hand injury from the breakage.
A Swiss magazine highlighted Nemo's great-grandfather's support for fascist movements during World War II, prompting criticism of Nemo's Middle East stance.