Published 19:46 IST, October 22nd 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for Covid again and will miss Juventus vs Barcelona clash

Cristiano Ronaldo Covid-19: Juventus ace has tested positive for coronavirus again and will miss the blockbuster clash vs Barcelona in the Champions League.

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Fans will have to wait to see Cristia Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi showdown after Juventus ace tested positive for coronavirus yet again. five-time Ballon d’Or winner h first tested positive for dely virus during international break. 35-year-old is currently in isolation having alrey missed Juventus’ Champions League opener against Dynamo Kyiv on Tuesday.

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Cristia Ronaldo COVID positive again; Will miss Juventus vs Barcelona match 

According to Spanish outlet Marca, Cristia Ronaldo has again tested positive for coronavirus, meaning that five-time Ballon d’Or winner is effectively ruled out of mouthwatering clash against Barcelona next week. former Real Mrid ace tested positive last week and missed Portugal’s game against Sweden, before giving games against Crotone and Dynamo Kyiv a miss. Juventus were hopeful that ir star footballer makes a complete recovery this week, but positive result means that Serie A champions will have to go about ir business for a furr few days without Cristia Ronaldo.

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Despite Portuguese legend testing positive, Biaconeri are t giving up hope and are potentially looking at a workaround to make him eligible to face off against Barcelona. Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha claims that Ronaldo’s test report saw very less virus lo despite being deemed positive. Reports suggest that Serie A giants are set to request UEFA for permission to do a Cristia Ronaldo Covid test 48 hours before Juventus vs Barcelona game on October 28. Wher UEFA allows this special request remains to be seen.

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Messi and Ronaldo haven’t faced each or in Champions League since Real Mrid faced off against Barcelona in 2011-12 season’s semifinal. Messi came out on top that time, as Barcelona went all way in securing ir second Champions League title under Pep Guardiola. Since that Barcelona triumph, Messi has secured one more CL title, while Ronaldo has ded four with Real Mrid before moving to Juventus in 2018.

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Despite all gloom surrounding his coronavirus test, Cristia Ronaldo has looked in good spirits and has offered insight into his routine as he remains in isolation. 35-year-old has h a change of hairstyle and has posted videos of him working out in gym. Ronaldo has also maintained a safe distance from his family, who are currently living on or floor as a precautionary measure.

(Im Courtesy: Cristia Ronaldo Twitter)

19:46 IST, October 22nd 2020