NFL fans locked out of Monday Night Football blast Bob Iger for making ESPN appearance amid Disney-Google feud

Disney CEO Bob Iger has come under fire for appearing on ESPN's Monday Night Football coverage - despite the ongoing dispute with Google that has blocked many football fans from watching recent games.

The feud began on October 30 and means YouTube TV subscribers can no longer access Disney-owned channels, including ABC and ESPN. The two sides are yet to reach a deal, which centers around the price YouTube TV will pay Disney to air its programming. 

It has left around $10million subscribers locked out of watching college and NFL football over the past two weeks.

On Monday, they missed the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Green Bay Packers. But during the game, Iger was a guest on 'Manningcast' on ESPN2 with Eli and Peyton Manning.

Iger wore a Packers hoodie during the show and his appearance sparked anger among many NFL fans. 

In particular, there was frustration that neither Manning brother even addressed the ongoing feud with YouTube TV.

'The first topic with Bob Iger during the Peyton and Eli Eagles vs Packers Monday Night Football broadcast should be about the ESPN/YouTube TV deal... 'Love the Manningcast but this is pathetic!' one wrote.

'Disney CEO Bob Iger just appeared on the Manningcast, and Peyton and Eli didn't ask a single question about YouTube TV blacking out ESPN,' another said on X. 'Not ideal.'

Iger, who is 74 and saw his earnings rise to $41.1million in 2024, joined the show from Lambeau Field.

'Bob Iger being at the game while fans can't watch because of his companies [sic] greed is diabolical,' one wrote.

Millions were also unable to watch the Arizona Cardinals' win over the Dallas Cowboys last week. 

The feud is reportedly costing Disney an estimated $5million per day, given YouTube TV has around 10m monthly subscribers and Disney receives around $15 a month - per subscriber from TV providers for their content.