Gonzalo Higuain manages to fly back to Argentina after being held at Turin airport

Juventus star Gonzalo Higuain has flown back to Argentina after coronavirus situation worsened in Italy. However, player was held back at Turin airport amidst Italian lockdown. country reels under fear from spre of coronavirus that has killed more than a thousand people, while also impacting millions of m.

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Serie A coronavirus: Gonzalo Higuain leaves Italy

Gonzalo Higuain was asked to undergo self-quarantine after two of his Juventus teammates tested positive for coronavirus. It is reported that Argentine striker was under self-isolation to avoid any external contact for past two weeks. However, player me his way to Tori Caselle Airport, wherein he flew back to Argentina by a private jet.

Italy lockdown: Gonzalo Higuain leaves Italy after self-quarantine

It is reported that Gonzalo Higuain was stopped by police authorities at airport. However, striker was able to present documents that deemed him medically fit and tested negative for coronavirus. He could t, however, fly directly back to Argentina, but through France and Spain, as South American country has imposed restrictions on flights. According to Spanish publication AS, Higuain cited his mor's health to seek permission from Juventus to return to Argentina.

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Juventus midfielders Sami Khedira and Miralem Pjanic have also flown back to ir native countries fearing pandemic. While Khedira has returned to Germany, Pjanic has self-quarantined in Bosnia and Herzegovina. situation in Italy has compelled several or football stars to eir undergo self-quarantine or leave Italy to avoid contracting pandemic. 

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