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Neymar's McDonald's Adverts Deemed in Violation of 'Religious Sanctity' of Mecca

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McDonald's have withdrawn a series of controversial advertisements featuring the image of Neymar from Mecca after they were deemed to be in violation of the "religious sanctity" of the holy city, writes Marca.

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The 24-year-old featured in a series of banners which promoted a competition to meet the Barcelona and Brazil star.

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