Look: Nike celebrates Rooney's 250 goals with cheeky ad
Darren Staples / Reuters
Wayne Rooney's record-breaking free-kick Saturday inspired praise from many of English football's greats - and one inventive ad from personal sponsor Nike.
The American outfitter unveiled a huge advertising board on the hotel adjacent to Manchester United's iconic Old Trafford stadium. In it is Rooney's name, spelled the way a commentator would shout it, with each "0" representing one of his 250 goals for the Red Devils.
Just seen this, very proud reaching 250 goals. Thanks to everyone who’s helped me on this journey #Justdoit pic.twitter.com/TfKc6UovOq
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) January 21, 2017
Nike also released special boots commemorating Rooney's historic achievement:
(Courtesy: Nike)
(Courtesy: Nike)
Sir Bobby Charlton set the 249-goal benchmark for United in 1973.
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