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Cristiano Ronaldo Teammate Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Ronaldo's Juventus teammate Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus, making him the first player from the club to test positive for the virus.

Rugani who on Sunday he posted a picture from the dressing room as he celebrated Juve's win over Inter with his team-mates has tested positive for coronavirus and his club is trying every way possible to limit the impact of the virus on the team.

The Italian club released a statement regarding the situation of the 25-year-old defender, “The footballer Daniele Rugani has tested positive for Coronavirus-COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic. Juventus Football Club is currently activating all the isolation procedures required by law, including those who have had contact with him.”

The Italy international clubmate Aaron Ramsey is likely to miss his country's friendlies this month as a result of the nationwide lockdown in Italy.

With sporting activities being suspended in Italy, Juve will still go ahead and host Olympique Lyonnais for March 17 champions league clash. “Juventus have confirmed to us that we will play on Tuesday night behind closed doors in Turin,” Lyon’s president, Jean-Michel

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