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'I was p*ssed off!' - Kalou coronavirus breach left German football chief Seifert furious

German Football League (DFL) managing director Christian Streich says he was “really p*ssed off” at Salomon Kalou for flouting coronavirus social distancing guidelines.

The 34-year-old has been suspended by Hertha Berlin and now seems likely to leave the club after posting a video which showed him ignoring many of the rules set out by the DFL.

Kalou greeted his team-mates with handshakes, and ignored a request from a doctor to leave a room where defender Jordan Torunarigha was being tested for Covid-19.

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The former Chelsea, Lille and Feyenoord forward was heavily criticised by the club and has since apologised for his conduct.