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Watch: United's Rojo appears to break lockdown protocol in smoky card game

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Manchester United will remind Marcos Rojo of his responsibilities during the coronavirus crisis after a video emerged that appears to show the defender breaking social distancing rules in Argentina, according to PA Media.

The video, which was circulated on Twitter by an Argentinian radio station, captures the player - who's currently on loan at hometown club Estudiantes - smoking and playing cards around a table with friends. The footage was reportedly filmed and then shared on social media by Rojo's brother, Franco, before it was deleted.

President Alberto Fernandez recently extended Argentina's lockdown measures until May 10. The country has been under those restrictions since March 20 and currently has 4,681 confirmed coronavirus cases and 241 related deaths.

Rojo, 30, has made 76 Premier League appearances for Manchester United but started only 11 top-flight matches over the past three seasons. He was granted a temporary return to Estudiantes in January and played in a 2-1 home loss to Hernan Crespo's Defensor y Justicia before Argentinian football was suspended.

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