Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic has apologised for breaking coronavirus quarantine rules to attend his girlfriend's birthday party in Serbia.
The 22-year-old was seen wandering the streets in Belgrade despite all Real players being told to self-isolate after a member of their basketball team tested positive for COVID-19.
His breach of protocol appeared to draw the ire of Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic, who slammed 'football stars' in what was an apparent reference to Jovic.
Brnabic said: "We have the negative example of our football stars who earn millions and have ignored the obligation to self-isolate so they can return home." Jovic has now addressed the incident on social media, claiming he was not given "the correct instructions".
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