Cristiano Ronaldo issues first statement amid novel Coronavirus pandemic

Amid rising deadly Coronavirus scare, ace Portuguese footballer Cristia Ronaldo on Friday issued a statement urging everyone to follow World Health Organisation's advisory issued to contain virus. Taking to social media, Ronaldo stated that world is going through a very difficult moment which demands 'utmost care' and 'attention' from everyone. Juventus winger is currently under self-isolation as a precautionary measure. 

Furrmore, in his statement on Friday, Ronaldo also stated that protecting human life must come above any or interests and expressed solidarity with his Juventus teammate Daniele Rugani who has been tested positive for Coronavirus.

"I would like to send my thoughts to everyone who has lost someone close to m, my solidarity to those who are fighting virus, like my teammate Daniele Rugani and my continued support to amazing health professionals putting ir own lives at risk to help save ors," wrote Cristia in his Instagram post. 

Ronaldo quarantined?

Earlier, rumours of Ronaldo being quarantined due to Coronavirus had been doing rounds after his visit to hometown. rumours were, however, squashed by  President of Madeira regional government Miguel Albuquerque who stated that Ronaldo was visiting his ailing mor and could t return to Italy due to restrictions imposed by Italian government. 

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Dybala under isolation

Cristia Ronaldo's Juventus teammate Paulo Dybala also squashed rumours of being infected as he stated that he is under voluntary isolation amid Coronavirus outbreak. Taking to Twitter, forward thanked fans for ir messs and stated that his isolation was voluntary to reduce spread of Juventus Coronavirus problem. 

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Serie A suspended for two weeks

Serie A has been suspended until April 3 due to Coronavirus outbreak in Italy. virus has so far infected 15,113 people and claimed 1,016 lives in country. LaLiga and Eredivisie soon followed Serie A in suspending football as a precautionary measure. kckout fixtures of Champions League and Europa League were also affected, with Valencia vs Atalanta and PSG vs Dortmund being played behind closed doors. Roma vs Sevilla and Getafe vs Inter stand suspended, while Real Madrid vs Manchester City match also stands postponed. 

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