Published 14:04 IST, March 17th 2020
Jorge Jesus Coronavirus: Flamengo boss tests positive for Coronavirus
The Jorge Jesus Coronavirus news was confirmed on Monday afternoon after the Flamengo boss posted a video on his Instagram account admitting he tested positive.
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Flamengo confirmed head coach Jorge Jesus tested positive for Coronavirus following a recent test. The Jorge Jesus Coronavirus news broke on Monday night but the results were rather weak or 'inconclusive'. Following the Jorge Jesus Coronavirus news, the remainder of the Flamengo players and staff underwent testing.
Jorge Jesus Coronavirus update: Jorge Jesus tests positive for Coronavirus after Mauricio Gomes de Mattos
The Jorge Jesus Coronavirus news was confirmed through a video message sent out by the 65-year-old. In the video, the Flamengo manager confirms he tested positive for Coronavirus but is still fine. Following the announcement of Flamengo vice president Mauricio Gomes de Mattos confirming positive for Coronavirus, it then spread to head coach Jorge Jesus. Here is the Jorge Jesus Coronavirus confirmation:
Jorge Jesus Flamengo: Jorge Jesus tests positive for Coronavirus after Mauricio Gomes de Mattos
Following the Jorge Jesus Flamengo appointment last year, the Portuguese manager guided the South American outfit to their sixth Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A title as well as the Copa Libertadores. After the Jorge Jesus Flamengo team defeated Portuguesa RJ 2-1 last weekend, Jesus appealed to the authorities to suspend all games in Brazil's Serie A due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Jorge Jesus Coronavirus: Jorge Jesus Flamengo
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the suspension of all the country's football competitions for an indefinite period of time on Sunday. The Jorge Jesus Flamengo career so far has lasted 43 games and he has led them to victory on 32 occasions.
Updated 14:05 IST, March 17th 2020