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.
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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