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Kalou handshake video 'shocked' German politicians

In this file photo taken on September 22, 2018 Berlin's Ivorian forward Salomon Kalou plays a pass during their German first division Bundesliga match against Borussia Moenchengladbach at the Olympic stadium in Berlin. The league reacted with consternation when Hertha Berlin player Salomon Kalou filmed himself shaking hands with teammates, flaunting the social distancing rules the clubs have put in place. Hertha have suspended Kalou, who has apologised profusely. PHOTO | ODD ANDERSEN |

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • Kalou has scored 48 goals in 151 Bundesliga games for Hertha, but is out of contract at the end of the season and could have played his last game for the club.

BERLIN

A video of Hertha Berlin forward Salomon Kalou shaking hands with his team-mates "shocked" key German politicians, who are set to decide Wednesday whether the Bundesliga can resume later this month.

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