Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For Coronavirus
(CNN)-The Portuguese Football Federation released a statement on Tuesday stating, Cristiano Ronaldo to have tested positive for COVID-19.They say Ronaldo is ?well, without symptoms and in isolation.?
The 35yr old Portugal played against France in the Nations League on Sunday and against Spain last week. He is expected to miss the Portuguese Nations league against Sweden on Wednesday followed by the Juventus upcoming tournament which includes a Serie A clash with Crotone and Championship League group against Dynamo Kyiv.
Post Ronaldo?s presentation with symptoms, all the other Portuguese Football Federation players were tested and subsequently reported negative on Tuesday morning.
International Outbreak
Regardless of the cascading number of COVID-19 cases across the world, many footballers have shown interest in attending the international games.
Yet, some clubs like the Austrian RB Salzburg were not given release by their clubs when called to play for Mali, Cameroon, Zambia, Austria and Hungary.
On Monday, Ronaldo uploaded a picture on social media of him sharing a meal with his Portugal team mates.
Ronaldo scored 3 league goals in 2 games for Juventus in this season ?one against Sampdoria and a brace against AS Roma. He also bought laurels scoring 2-0 in the Nations League last month. He now stands second in the lead to reach the milestone of 100 international goals. And is eight goals behind following international; record holder Iranian Ali Daei with a score 109.
Ronaldo flew back to his native Madeira during the peak of COVID-19 across Europe and football was curbed, according to Reuters.
The 35yr old Portugal played against France in the Nations League on Sunday and against Spain last week. He is expected to miss the Portuguese Nations league against Sweden on Wednesday followed by the Juventus upcoming tournament which includes a Serie A clash with Crotone and Championship League group against Dynamo Kyiv.
Post Ronaldo?s presentation with symptoms, all the other Portuguese Football Federation players were tested and subsequently reported negative on Tuesday morning.
International Outbreak
Regardless of the cascading number of COVID-19 cases across the world, many footballers have shown interest in attending the international games.
Yet, some clubs like the Austrian RB Salzburg were not given release by their clubs when called to play for Mali, Cameroon, Zambia, Austria and Hungary.
On Monday, Ronaldo uploaded a picture on social media of him sharing a meal with his Portugal team mates.
Ronaldo scored 3 league goals in 2 games for Juventus in this season ?one against Sampdoria and a brace against AS Roma. He also bought laurels scoring 2-0 in the Nations League last month. He now stands second in the lead to reach the milestone of 100 international goals. And is eight goals behind following international; record holder Iranian Ali Daei with a score 109.
Ronaldo flew back to his native Madeira during the peak of COVID-19 across Europe and football was curbed, according to Reuters.