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Athletes attacked for smoking habits

When footballer Wayne Rooney was spotted having a cigarette on several occasions during his break between the World Cup and the start of the Premier League season, there was outrage.

As a top-flight footballer, he is expected to treat his body with respect at all times, even during the close season.

Rooney is not alone. Other athletes including footballer Zinedine Zidane and basketball player Michael Jordan have all been photographed smoking.

But should they be setting a better example?

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