Sevilla sporting director Monchi has defended the four players who violated Spain’s lockdown rules by attending a party on Saturday.
Lucas Ocampos, Franco Vazquez, Luuk de Jong and Ever Banega issued apologies after the latter’s wife posted images on social media which showed the players and their partners celebrating together.
Government restrictions have limited gatherings to 10 people or less while the coronavirus crisis continues, but there were more than that present at the party.
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The incident caused controversy in Spain, but Monchi believes the players should be forgiven for their mistakes after their public apologies.