Manchester United Defender Marcos Rojo breaks lockdown rules caught smoking with friends

Manchester United and Argentine footballer Marcos Rojo found himself in hot water after images of him playing poker and smoking with a group of friends went viral on the internet. The 30-year-old, was filmed by his brother Franco, who uploaded the pictures on social media. The videos and pictures have now been deleted after the footballer faced severe backlash on his micro-blogging site.

Argentina president, Alberto Fernandez, recently declared the countrywide lockdown will be extended until May 10, 2020. Reports in the English media said that Manchester United will remind the player his responsibilities and might reprimand him for flouting the rules.The 30-year-old became the latest footballer to join the list of players who have violated the lockdown protocols. Earlier Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish, Manchester City defender Kyle Walker and Everton forward Moise Kean were criticised for doing the same.

El hermano de Marcos Rojo le quiere destruir la carrera a Marcos Rojo 😂 pic.twitter.com/KtINWpvifB

— Cristian (@cristianivic) May 2, 2020