Rooney removed from Coke campaign

Published : 04 Oct 2010 14:48:34Rss feed

England striker Wayne Rooney has been dropped by Coca-Cola from one of its advertising campaigns in the wake of allegations about his private life.The soft drinks firm said they "did not feel it was appropriate" to use him at this time on their Coke Zero packs. Rooney, 24, and his wife Coleen have appealed for privacy after a series of lurid stories about the striker appeared in tabloids last month. Coke is continuing to work with Rooney on a separate promotion. In a statement, the company.... read more