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The Sports Marketing Playbook

Coca-Cola’s AI-powered José Mourinho campaign could signal a shift in celebrity partnerships

Instead of featuring José Mourinho, the incoming manager of the Real Madrid soccer team, the series will be hosted by Mourinho’s AI clone.

June 5, 2026

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