Published 17:38 IST, April 9th 2020

Coronavirus UK: London Mayor slams Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho for 'endangering lives'

Coronavirus UK: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan stated that Jose Mourinho might just be "potentially spreading the virus" by breaking the lockdown procedure.

Reported by: Abhishek Shetty
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

Siq Khan, Mayor of London, has accused Jose Mourinho of 'endangering life' with his park training session with Tottenham players during coronavirus UK lockdown. Jose Mourinho was spotted with Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele conducting a training drill on Hley Common earlier this week. Davinson Sanchez and Ryan Sessegn were also present at Tottenham training session. 

Also Re | Coronavirus UK: Man Utd's Luke Shaw Wants Premier League Season To Be Declared Void

Advertisement

Mayor Siq Khan was left unhappy with Jose Mourinho's actions. Mayor stated that Jose Mourinho might just be "potentially spreing virus" by breaking  coronavirus lockdown procedure. However, Jose Mourinho mitted that he broke coronavirus UK lockdown rule but did t apologise for it. Jose Mourinho stated “I accept my actions were t in line with government protocol. It is vital we all play our part and follow vice in order to support our heroes in NHS and save lives."

Also Re | Coronavirus UK: Police Speak To Wayne Rooney For Meeting Kyle Walker During Coronavirus Lockdown

Advertisement

Coronavirus UK: Mayor Siq Khan's statement on Tottenham's manr

Siq Khan accused Mourinho on live television, saying “People, particularly children who may support Spurs or follow football, will watch se ims and say ‘if it’s OK for m, why isn’t it OK for me?’ Ask yourself a question. Is what I’m doing really necessary? And answer is . What you’re doing is invertently potentially spreing virus.."

rth London Labour MP Carine West, while talking about issue, stated, “This is deeply irresponsible. Many people look to football for ir role models, and to have Government's crucial ‘stay at home’ vice so clearly flaunted is a kick in teeth.”

Advertisement

Also Re | Coronavirus UK: Liverpool Trolled After Placing n-playing Staff On Furlough

Tottenham players Davinson Sanchez and Ryan Sessegn were also spotted jogging closely toger in same area. Tottenham duo was seen breaking two-metre distancing guidelines which come under coronavirus UK protocol. Serge Aurier posted a video of himself on Instagram jogging alongside ar person. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for COVID-19. Johnson was n rushed into ICU but is said to be stable. 

Advertisement

Also Re | Coronavirus Lockdown: Edgbaston To Follow Lord's By Becoming Drive-thru For NHS Workers

Davinson Sanchez and Ryan Sessegn spotted toger

Photo credits:  Sun

17:38 IST, April 9th 2020