Soccer Star Ronaldo Also Tests Positive for COVID-19... Isolated from National Team
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo (35, Portugal) has tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
The Portuguese Football Federation announced on its official website on the 13th (local time) that Ronaldo tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation.
Ronaldo had joined the Portugal national team during the international match period, but due to the positive COVID-19 diagnosis, he will not participate in the UEFA Nations League match against Sweden scheduled for the 14th.
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The Portuguese Football Federation stated that Ronaldo is asymptomatic but did not specify when he received the positive diagnosis. Other players besides Ronaldo reportedly tested negative.
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