Published 14:13 IST, March 2nd 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo caught in coronavirus lockdown as Juve U23 players test positive: Report
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has been caught in a coronavirus lockdown after Juventus cancelled training session with U23 squad due to fear of an outbreak.
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Juventus star Cristia Ronaldo has been engulfed with fear of coronavirus outbreak. Several players playing in Serie A have been tested positive for contagious virus as Italy reels under pressure to contain outbreak. Meanwhile, several league matches have been postponed citing precautionary measures.
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Coronavirus update: Juventus vises Cristia Ronaldo on outbreak
Cristia Ronaldo and his Juventus teammate Aaron Ramsey were briefed extensively on ways to tackle coronavirus. This was done after certain players of Juventus Under-23 squ were tested positive for virus after y played against Pianese. It is reported that some players of Pianese squ were alrey infected with virus.
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Coronavirus update: Cristia Ronaldo's Juventus vs Inter Milan clash postponed
As a precaution, match between Juventus and Inter Milan which was to be played on Sunday (Monday according to IST) has been postponed to May 13. Earlier, game was to be played behind closed doors. Meanwhile, training session between Juventus' first-team squ and Under-23 squ has been suspended until furr tice from club.
Coronavirus update: Certain Juventus U-23 players test positive
According to Italian media outlets, Juventus club sources have confirmed that ne of first team players have been diagsed with any of symptoms similar to that of coronavirus. However, all safety precautions and protocols were being followed, said source. situation was being monitored very closely and players have been vised to wash ir hands several times, confirmed source.
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Cristia Ronaldo at Bernabeu: Former Real Mrid star attends El Clasico
After game vs Inter Milan was postponed, Cristia Ronaldo travelled to Spain to watch El Clasico at Estio Santiago Bernabeu. former Real Mrid man was also reported to have visited dressing room during half time and spoken with players. Real Mrid winger Vinicius Jr, who scored opening goal in Barcelona’s humiliating defeat, dedicated his goal to Portuguese international with ‘siiiii celebration.’
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Juventus are currently placed second on Serie A points table, trailing two points behind Lazio, with a game in hand. Ronaldo’s side will next play against AC Milan in second leg of semi-final of Coppa Italia.
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14:13 IST, March 2nd 2020