Ronaldo Contracts Coronavirus While On International Duty At Portugal

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Five times World footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive to coronavirus while on International duty at Portugal

The Juventus striker was not showing any symptoms, but has now gone on self-isolating and will play no part in Portugal’s UEFA Nations clash with Sweden.

The Portugal’s Football Federation said in a statement; “Cristiano Ronaldo was released from the work of the National Team after a positive test for COVID-19, so he will not face Sweden.

“The Portuguese international is doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation.

“Following the positive case, the remaining players underwent new tests this Tuesday morning, all with a negative result, and are available to Fernando Santos for training this afternoon, in the City of Football.

“The game, counting for the qualification phase of the League of Nations, is scheduled for Wednesday, at 19:45, in Alvalade.”