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Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For COVID-19

October 13, 2020

The statement said the 35-year-old Juventus forward was asymptomatic and feeling fine but he must now undergo a period of self-isolation.

Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for Coronavirus, Portugal's Football Federation confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.

The statement said the 35-year-old Juventus forward was asymptomatic and feeling fine but he must now undergo a period of self-isolation.

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The rest of the Portugal team have returned negative tests and are available for selection.

The statement reads, "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 for training this afternoon.”