This archive report was first published on 8 May 2020.
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has found himself at the center of a storm after admitting to breaching coronavirus lockdown rules to visit his family.
On May 8, 2020, Walker issued a statement on his official Twitter feed, apologizing for his actions and taking full responsibility for his mistakes.
However, in a recent development, Walker has hit back at the ongoing controversy, claiming that he is being 'harassed' by the media and that the situation is affecting his family's health.
Walker's statement read: 'I have recently gone through one of the toughest periods of my life, which I take full responsibility for. However, I now feel as though I am being harassed.'
He further added that the situation is not only affecting him but also his family, including his young children, and that he is constantly feeling like he is being followed by the media.
Walker's actions have sparked a heated debate, with many questioning the severity of the punishment he could face, including fines and caution from the police.
Other high-profile footballers, such as Aston Villa's Jack Grealish and Everton's Moises Kean, have also faced backlash for breaching lockdown rules in the past.
