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City’s Walker in hot water

Source: Shanghai Daily | 00:00 UTC+8 April 7, 2020 | Print Edition

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker faces disciplinary action from the English Premier League champion after tabloid the Sun said he breached Britain’s lockdown rules by hosting a party during the coronavirus pandemic. The Sun said England international Walker, 29, had also invited two call girls to the party at his Cheshire home last week, shortly before he had urged people on Twitter to follow government guidelines on social distancing. Walker apologized for his actions in a statement to the newspaper on Sunday, saying he had let down his family, friends, club, supporters and the public. “Manchester City FC are aware of a story in a tabloid newspaper regarding the private life of Kyle Walker in relation to a breach of the UK lockdown and social distancing rules,” City said in a statement. “Footballers are global role models, and our staff and players have been working to support the incredible efforts of the National Health Service and other key workers in fighting the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Kyle’s actions have directly contravened these efforts. We are disappointed to hear the allegations, note Kyle’s swift statement and apology, and will be conducting an internal disciplinary procedure.”

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