CRISTIANO RONALDO is still in line to face Barcelona in the Champions League next week – despite testing positive AGAIN for coronavirus.
The Juventus superstar tested positive on October 13 following international duty with Portugal.
Ronaldo decided to shave his head during his self-isolationCredit: Instagram @cristiano
And a re-test has shown that Ronaldo remains positive for Covid-19, although he is well and symptom free.
Juventus have sent medical documents to Uefa a week before their group stage clash with Barca, informing them of his condition.
He will take a THIRD test 24 hours before the game where a negative test will see him able to take on his old foe Lionel Messi.
Italy’s sports minister alleged that Ronaldo may have broken rules by returning to Italy after testing positive the first time, but Juve president Andrea Agnelli disputes this.
Andrea Pirlo’s side were without the forward as they dropped points away to Crotone on the weekend before beating Dynamo Kyiv.
On Sunday, they host Hellas Verona ahead of welcoming Barcelona to Turin three days later.
Andrea Pirlo’s side were without the forward as they dropped points away to Crotone on the weekend before beating Dynamo Kyiv.
On Sunday, they host Hellas Verona ahead of welcoming Barcelona to Turin three days later.
Manager Andrea Pirlo only pockets £1.6million-per-year after taking charge of the club
Lionel Messi may yet face his old rivalCredit: Reuters
He captioned the post: “Success in life is not measured by what you achieve, but by the obstacles you overcome.”
Ronaldo’s first positive test meant he sat out Portugal’s Nations League win over Sweden.
The night before his diagnosis, the forward attended a dinner with the entire squad where social distancing did not appear to be observed.
An air ambulance flew Ronaldo back to Italy last week.
Cristiano Ronaldo shaves off his hair as Georgina Rodriguez reveals his dramatic new look after self-isolating
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
