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Mark Banham
Oct 5, 2010

Coca-Cola axes Rooney campaign following prostitute allegations

GLOBAL - Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has dropped a campaign featuring England striker and brand ambassador Wayne Rooney, following red-top allegations that claimed he slept with a prostitute.

Coke Zero advert featuring Manchester United's Wayne Rooney

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