"Coca Cola" caught up in scandal involving Rooney © EuroFootball.com

One of the biggest US companies, Coca Cola, has terminated a advertising contract with the footballer Wayne Rooney, who was involved in a scandal with a prostitute.

According to company representatives, it would not be appropriate to use Rooney's image on Coke Zero packaging at this time.

The 24-year-old Rooney and his wife Coleen have asked journalists to respect their personal life as the topic of her husband's infidelity continues to escalate.

However, Coca Cola is not completely cutting ties with Rooney - he will still be participating in the campaign "Coke Zero Street Striker", which promotes youth to play football.