Bayern Munich's star defender Jerome Boateng was fined on leaving the city without permission. The fine was due to a breach of the strict rules of confinement imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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According to reports, the 31-year-old had left the city to visit his son who suffered injuries in a road accident that happened on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Bayern has not yet specified the amount of fine imposed on Boateng. The amount of fine will be donated to local hospitals.&nbsp;

The Bundesliga champions released a statement which read: "Bayern defender Jerome Boateng left Munich yesterday without permission from the club. Boateng has transgressed the guidelines issued by the club by being too far away from his home. These guidelines govern the behaviour of the FC Bayern players in the current situation in line with government directives on restrictions on movement and the recommendations of the health authorities."

Boateng justified his actions to a local newspaper, where he said: "I know it was certainly a mistake not to inform the club of my journey, but at the time, I was only thinking about my son. He was not in good health. If a son calls his father, then, of course, I will go, whatever the time of the day."

Germany has gone under a lockdown after the coronavirus outbreak. The spread of the virus led to the suspension of Bundesliga.

Coronavirus cases in the country have risen to 57,298 and 455 people have died of the disease.

Bayern Munich's star defender Jerome Boateng was fined on leaving the city without permission. The fine was due to a breach of the strict rules of confinement imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Bayern Munich's star defender Jerome Boateng was fined on leaving the city without permission. The fine was due to a breach of the strict rules of confinement imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Also read: Coronavirus: Tour de France in doubts as UCI extends professional cycle racing suspension According to reports, the 31-year-old had left the city to visit his son who suffered injuries in a road accident that happened on Tuesday. Bayern has not yet specified the amount of fine imposed on Boateng. The amount of fine will be donated to local hospitals. The Bundesliga champions released a statement which read: "Bayern defender Jerome Boateng left Munich yesterday without permission from the club. Boateng has transgressed the guidelines issued by the club by being too far away from his home. These guidelines govern the behaviour of the FC Bayern players in the current situation in line with government directives on restrictions on movement and the recommendations of the health authorities." Boateng justified his actions to a local newspaper, where he said: "I know it was certainly a mistake not to inform the club of my journey, but at the time, I was only thinking about my son. He was not in good health. If a son calls his father, then, of course, I will go, whatever the time of the day." Germany has gone under a lockdown after the coronavirus outbreak. The spread of the virus led to the suspension of Bundesliga. Coronavirus cases in the country have risen to 57,298 and 455 people have died of the disease.

'Boateng has transgressed the guidelines': FC Bayern Munich fines player for leaving city amid lockdown

Lionel Messi was left out of Barcelona's squad to face Sevilla in their Copa del Rey quarter-final, first leg on Wednesday, while Kevin-Prince Boateng was included after he completed a loan move from Sassuolo.

Coach Ernesto Valverde left forward Messi and midfielder Sergio Busquets out of the squad he named on Tuesday as he looks to protect his key players' fitness.

Last season Barcelona's players appeared tired by the time they suffered a humiliating 3-0 Champions League defeat by AS Roma in April, which dumped them out of the competition at the quarter-final stage.

After seeing Real Madrid win the Champions League last season for the fourth time in five years, former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol said that the Catalans needed "to reflect" on their priorities.

Messi was also left out of Barca's 2-1 defeat to Levante in the last-16, first leg but scored in a 3-0 second-leg win, and came off the bench to help Barcelona beat Leganes 3-1 on Sunday in La Liga.

Midfielder Boateng was presented as a Barcelona player on Tuesday and was immediately included in the squad to travel to Andalusia.

Lionel Messi was left out of Barcelona's squad to face Sevilla in their Copa del Rey quarter-final, first leg on Wednesday, while Kevin-Prince Boateng was included after he completed a loan move from Sassuolo.

Lionel Messi was left out of Barcelona's squad to face Sevilla in their Copa del Rey quarter-final, first leg on Wednesday, while Kevin-Prince Boateng was included after he completed a loan move from Sassuolo. Coach Ernesto Valverde left forward Messi and midfielder Sergio Busquets out of the squad he named on Tuesday as he looks to protect his key players' fitness. Last season Barcelona's players appeared tired by the time they suffered a humiliating 3-0 Champions League defeat by AS Roma in April, which dumped them out of the competition at the quarter-final stage. After seeing Real Madrid win the Champions League last season for the fourth time in five years, former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol said that the Catalans needed "to reflect" on their priorities. Messi was also left out of Barca's 2-1 defeat to Levante in the last-16, first leg but scored in a 3-0 second-leg win, and came off the bench to help Barcelona beat Leganes 3-1 on Sunday in La Liga. Midfielder Boateng was presented as a Barcelona player on Tuesday and was immediately included in the squad to travel to Andalusia.

Lionel Messi left out of Barcelona squad to face Sevilla in cup, Boateng in

Boateng was injured during Germany's final group win against Northern Ireland

Germany will decide on the eve of their Euro 2016 round of 16 match against Slovakia on Sunday whether defender Jerome Boateng can help them to another clean sheet en route to what they hope is their fourth continental crown. Boateng did not train with the team on Friday, undergoing an individual session involving cycling and jogging as he battles to overcome a calf muscle injury. The central defender sustained the injury in their final group win over Northern Ireland, with coach Joachim Loew forced to wait until the eve of Sunday's game in Lille to find out if he can play. Boateng has been crucial for the German defence which has yet to concede a goal in this tournament. He had renewed his World Cup-winning partnership in the central defence with Mats Hummels, with both players only recently back from injury. They will need all the defensive prowess they can muster if they are not to replicate the mistakes that led to their 3-1 loss to the Slovaks in their friendly international on a rain-drenched pitch in May. A new pitch has been laid in Lille after heavy rain and frequent play had damaged it irreparably. Germany, who won the tournament in 1972, 1980 and 1996, are prepared for the game, keeper Manuel Neuer said. "We have to keep a clean sheet," Neuer told reporters on Friday. "We know that we can concede goals as well. But so far we have defended well and in knockout games we want to keep a clean sheet." Slovakia's Marek Hamsik and Vladimir Weiss will have their work cut out against the solid German backline, with full backs Jonas Hector and Joshua Kimmich in fine form. Hamsik has been in equally stellar form, drilling in one goal and setting up another in their 2-1 victory over Russia in the group. He had scored a similarly spectacular long-range effort against the Germans in their friendly victory last month but it is unlikely the world champions will give him so much space again. "You just have to look at a Youtube video with his goals," said Neuer of Hamsik. "It will be important that our holding midfielders stop him early and he does not get a chance to shoot." Slovakia's much bigger task, however, will be to somehow slow down their opponents' quick passing game that on a good day can rip any defensive plan to shreds. Despite having yet to find their perfect mix in attack, Germany have more than double the efforts on goal than their opponents in the entire tournament. With average possession of 65 'per cent and passing accuracy at a staggering 91 'per cent, Germany are expected to maintain their pressure throughout the game as they look for a last eight spot. "The huge euphoria is maybe not there yet (in Germany) but if we beat Slovakia and then play against a big opponent then we can say we have arrived at the tournament," Neuer said. (Reuters)

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