Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Portugal and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus, the Portuguese Football Federation, FPF, has announced.

According to a statement released by the Portugal national team, the Juventus player “doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation.”

The player, will now undertake a two-week period in quarantine after contracting Covid-19 while away on international duty.

The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the news in an official statement on Tuesday, October 12, in a statement which reads:

“Cristiano Ronaldo was released from training with the national team after a positive test for Covid-19, so he will not face Sweden.

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

“Following the positive test, the remaining players underwent new tests on Tuesday morning, and all produced a negative result and are available to Fernando Santos for training this afternoon.” Follow us on Instagram @sofovilla | Follow us on Twitter @sofovilla | Like our page on Facebook via @sofovillamedia