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Ajax star David Neres released by police after breaking coronavirus rules to attend underground nightclub in Sao Paulo

The 24-year-old and Sao Paulo defender Robert Arboleda were among those questioned after police shut down the illegal party

Ajax and Brazil winger David Neres was questioned by police after violating coronavirus restrictions by attending a party in Sao Paulo.

The 24-year-old was held by police along with Sao Paulo defender Robert Arboleda and the pair were released on Friday.

Police shut down the night club after an inspection found that 124 people were at the party. The owner attempted to give everyone face masks when inspectors arrived at around 2am, but 15 attendees could not put them on.