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Sacked WWE legend Hulk Hogan has been targeted by Twitter users who have appeared to mock him after an audio recording of the wrestler using the N-word was leaked.

And Liverpool FC defender Kolo Toure has played an unlikely role in the affair - with his picture being used by an alleged "supporter" of Hogan, who had his WWE contract terminated over the issue last week.

Toure was among several footballers, including Danny Welbeck of Arsenal, to have their pictures used by people posing as fans of the wrestler, 61, who has retweeted a number of the messages without knowing who they really are.

Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, had his contract terminated by the company, which said in a statement it was "committed to embracing and celebrating individuals from all backgrounds."

The wrestler, having perhaps his worst week since the release of his 1991 film Suburban Commando, has issued an apology over the recording, stating there was "no excuse" for the "offensive language" he had used.

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