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    Adama Traore tests positive for Covid-19 as Wolves winger withdraws from Spain squad

    ADAMA TRAORE became the latest Premier League star to test positive for coronavirus and was forced to withdraw from the Spain squad, according to reports.
    The Wolves winger, 24, was hoping to earn his first senior international cap for Luis Enrique’s side.

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    Adama Traore has reportedly withdrawn from the Spain squad for their Nations League double header after contracting coronavirusCredit: Reuters
    Now it looks as though he will not only miss Spain’s two Nations League matches but the opening fixture of the new Premier League season as well.
    That is because, according to Marca, he contracted Covid-19 and therefore will need to self-isolate for 14 days.
    Traore was due to fly out to Spain to link up with his Spanish team-mates but the positive result meant he was not allowed to go.
    Uefa have strict protocols in place to try and reduce the risk of the disease spreading despite players travelling across the continent.

    However, it is thought if Traore returns a negative test today he will be given the green light to go.
    Spain have already had to deal without Mikel Oyarzabal following his positive result.
    It looks to be another hammer blow for the Wolves speedster who impressed at Molineux last season, racking up six goals and 12 assists.
    That saw him attract plenty of transfer attention both from within the Premier League – spearheaded by Liverpool and Manchester City – and abroad, including from former club Barcelona.

    However, Traore – who also remains eligible to represent Mali – is still waiting to make his Spain debut.
    He was called up to the squad last November but had to pull out due to an injury he picked up the day after being selected.
    Spain face Germany on Thursday and then Ukraine on Sunday in their double header while Wolves begin their new season with a trip to Sheffield United on September 14.

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    F1 Belgian Grand Prix 2020: Live stream, TV channel, UK start time and race schedule for Spa-Francorchamps

    Straight-line speed: Kvyat is 🚀#belgiangp 🇧🇪 #f1 pic.twitter.com/S9KQyainvG— Formula 1 (@F1) August 30, 2020 “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1598797151,”date_formatted”:”30th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:19″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”329634″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12516421″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-329634″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    LAP 32nn
    Gasly has just passed Vettel, Vettel locks up and drops to 13th place.n”,”raw”:”
    LAP 32

    Gasly has just passed Vettel, Vettel locks up and drops to 13th place.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1598797046,”date_formatted”:”30th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:17″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”329629″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12516421″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-329629″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    FERRARI NOW IN 12th AND 17thn
    Can this get any worse? The team are in free-fall. Mattio Binotto’s position is in real danger.n
    Monza and Mugello up next, too.n
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    FERRARI NOW IN 12th AND 17th
    Can this get any worse? The team are in free-fall. Mattio Binotto’s position is in real danger.
    Monza and Mugello up next, too.
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    VETTEL NOW CALLING THE SHOTSn
    He’s told his race engineer that he’s NOT going to start overtaking the cars in front. “Don’t f****** think about pitting”.n
    Who is running that team? Leclerc too also questioning the strategy.n”,”raw”:”
    VETTEL NOW CALLING THE SHOTS
    He’s told his race engineer that he’s NOT going to start overtaking the cars in front. “Don’t f****** think about pitting”.
    Who is running that team? Leclerc too also questioning the strategy.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1598796658,”date_formatted”:”30th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:10″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”329621″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12516421″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-329621″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    SLOW STOP FOR LECLERCnn
    TV replays show the mechanics topping up the hydraulic fluid in his car. He is now down in 17th place – otherwise known as last place.n”,”raw”:”
    SLOW STOP FOR LECLERC

    TV replays show the mechanics topping up the hydraulic fluid in his car. 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    30 Aug 2020, 16:32
    Updated: 30 Aug 2020, 16:33

    LEWIS HAMILTON has won the Belgian Grand Prix for the first time since 2017 after a near flawless drive.
    1st Hamilton 2nd Bottas 3rd Verstappen
    Follow all the latest reaction from the big race below…

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    F1 Belgian Grand Prix: Live stream, TV channel, UK start time and race weekend schedule for Spa-Francorchamps

    THE Belgian Grand Prix will kick-off a third round of triple header races on the F1 2020 calendar this season.
    This comes after Lewis Hamilton cruised to victory in the Spanish Grand prix earlier this month, with the Brit hoping to bag another victory at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

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    Hamilton’s victory at the Spanish Grand Prix was the 88th of his careerCredit: Splash News
    Triple Headers were introduced as a solution to complete the F1 season which came to a sudden halt when coronavirus outbreak hit.
    The F1 season usually runs for 22 matches, but this will impossible to meet because of the pandemic.
    Despite this, F1 bosses are optimistic that can still acheive a 15-18 race season.
     F1 boss Ross Brawn said: “That’s not great, but it’s better than no racing at all.”

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    F1 managing director Ross Brawn believes the F1 season can still be completedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    When is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?
    The Belgian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday August 30, 2020.
    It will be lights out at 2.10pm.
    Qualifying was on Saturday, with Lewis Hamilton starting on pole.
    What live stream and TV channel is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix on?
    The Belgian Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
    If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOW TV pass from just ÂŁ8.99 to stream on your mobile, tablet, games console or PC.
    Existing Sky customers can watch the race on the move by downlaoding the Sky Go app, which is comaptible with most smart devices.

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    The Belgian Grand Prix will be the seventh race of the seasonCredit: Getty – Contributor
    What is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix full schedule and timings?
    Friday, August 28
    10am: Belgian GP Practice One
    2pm: Belgian GP Practice Two
    Saturday, August 29
    11am: Belgian GP Practice Three
    2pm: Belgian GP Qualifying
    Sunday, August 30
    2.10pm: The 2020 Belgian Grand Prix

    ‘THE SADDEST NEWS’
    Hamilton pays Chadwick Boseman tribute as he claims pole for Belgian GP

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    RACING ON
    Hamilton ‘fully aligned’ with Blake protests but will NOT boycott Belgian GP

    F1 Driver’s Championship standings
    1. Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes 132 points
    2. Max Verstappen – Red Bull 95 points
    3. Valterri Bottas – Mercedes 89 points
    4. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari 45 points
    5. Lance Stroll – Racing Point 40 points More

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    Premier League fans return for first time in five months as 2,500 supporters socially distance at Brighton vs Chelsea

    FOOTBALL fans took their socially-distanced seats today for Brighton’s home friendly against Premier League rivals Chelsea.
    It is the first time fans, 2,500 of them, have been allowed inside a stadium since last season was suspended in March.

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    Fans were able to watch live football for the first time in 5 monthsCredit: Reuters

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    Fans were able to get a view of Chelsea new boy Hakim Ziyech Credit: AFP or licensors

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    Marcos Alonso takes a throw-in in front of the watching Brighton fansCredit: AFP or licensors

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    Football fans watch a live game for the first time in monthsCredit: Reuters
    It is part of a government pilot scheme to test how sporting venues can cope with crowds while safety measures are still in place.
    A range of measures are in place to maximise safety including socially-distanced seating, random temperature checks and the enforcement of face coverings in concourse areas.
    Though singing is NOT banned as the Seagulls attempt to make the experience as enjoyable as possible.
    The Seagulls have significantly scaled up their cleaning operations around the Amex for the game and sanitising stations will be available across the stadium, including on entry to all turnstiles.

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    There are 2,500 fans socially distancing at the Amex todayCredit: Reuters

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    This Brighton dad snaps a unique moment inside the stadiumCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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    Chelsea are in town for the socially distanced fans to check outCredit: PA:Press Association

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    This Brighton fan seems pretty happy to have some personal spaceCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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    The gentleman spots the camera and gives it a wave before the historic matchCredit: PA:Press Association

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    Football fans are getting used to a ‘new normal’ Credit: AFP or licensors
    Supporters are discouraged from bringing bags to reduce need or time for searches and will be subject to a temperature check on entry.
    Only the named owner of the ticket will be permitted – transfer of tickets is strictly forbidden – with photo ID needing to be shown on entry. All payments will be cashless around the ground.
    Face covering must be worn at the stadium, unless fans are in their seat or while eating and drinking.

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    Football fans attending Brighton versus Chelsea have to wear face coverings in all public areasCredit: Reuters

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    This fans puts his back into it when hand sanitisingCredit: PA:Press Association

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    This young fan was one of the chosen few who got to attendCredit: PA:Press Association

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    Fans will have to make sure they sit in the right seatsCredit: PA:Press Association

    The Premier League opening day fixtures for 2020-21 have been revealed

    Supporters, who have been placed in the East Stand, opposite the players’ bench, and part of the South Stand, must socially distance and ensure they only sit in the seat allocated to them.

    Every fan will sit individually, regardless of whether they come as a group, with at least three empty seats between them per row.
    As part of the pilot programme, fans will also be allowed at a women’s friendly in Lewes, near Brighton, on Sunday, West Ham and Arsenal’s WSL game and non-league finals day.
    The Harlequins-Bath Premiership rugby clash at Twickenham Stoop on September 5 will also allow spectators, while some Bob Willis Trophy and T20 Black cricket matches have been included.

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    Staff at The Amex have been fully briefed with how to keep the fans safeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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    There are a number of hand sanitising stations around the AmexCredit: PA:Press Association
    Last month the government cancelled a previous pilot scheme after a spike in Covid cases.
    SunSport exclusively revealed how EIGHT Chelsea players are in quarantine amid a coronavirus outbreak at the club.
    England stars Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham plus Fikayo Tomori and Christian Pulisic are in isolation under Government guidelines.
    Jorginho, Ross Barkley, Emerson and Michy Batshuayi have also been placed in quarantine and are missing pre-season.
    Mount and Pulisic, both 21, and 22-year-olds Abraham and Tomori went on holiday to the Greek island of Mykonos before pre-season training began last weekend.
    Abraham, Pulisic and Tomori even posed for pictures together as they relaxed in the sunshine.
    None of them reported for duty at the Blues’ Surrey training ground yet in order to minimise the risk of any potential infection.
    Chelsea would not comment on whether the players involved have tested positive or negative for coronavirus but it is known there are a number of cases at the club.

    Frank Lampard’s bubble bursts with eight Chelsea stars in Covid-19 self-isolation just two weeks before Premier League new season More

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    F1 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying: Live stream, TV channel, UK start time and race weekend schedule for Spa-Francorchamps

    THE Belgian Grand Prix will kick-off a third round of triple header races on the F1 2020 calendar this season.
    This comes after Lewis Hamilton cruised to victory in the Spanish Grand prix earlier this month, with the Brit hoping to bag another victory at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

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    Hamilton’s victory at the Spanish Grand Prix was the 88th of his careerCredit: Splash News
    Triple Headers were introduced as a solution to complete the F1 season which came to a sudden halt when coronavirus outbreak hit.
    The F1 season usually runs for 22 matches, but this will impossible to meet because of the pandemic.
    Despite this, F1 bosses are optimistic that can still acheive a 15-18 race season.
     F1 boss Ross Brawn said: “That’s not great, but it’s better than no racing at all.”

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    F1 managing director Ross Brawn believes the F1 season can still be completedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    When is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?
    The Belgian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday August 30, 2020.
    Qualifying will be on Saturday at 2pm, before the big race on Sunday.
    What live stream and TV channel is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix on?
    The Belgian Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
    If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOW TV pass from just ÂŁ8.99 to stream on your mobile, tablet, games console or PC.
    Existing Sky customers can watch the race on the move by downlaoding the Sky Go app, which is comaptible with most smart devices.

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    The Belgian Grand Prix will be the seventh race of the seasonCredit: Getty – Contributor
    What is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix full schedule and timings?
    Friday, August 28
    10am: Belgian GP Practice One
    2pm: Belgian GP Practice Two
    Saturday, August 29
    11am: Belgian GP Practice Three
    2pm: Belgian GP Qualifying
    Sunday, August 30
    2.10pm: The 2020 Belgian Grand Prix

    Live Blog

    BELGIAN GP QUALIFYING – LIVE
    Follow all the latest as Hamilton goes for glory

    ‘THE SADDEST NEWS’
    Hamilton pays Chadwick Boseman tribute as he claims pole for Belgian GP

    WILL I NEVER
    Ecclestone NOT mysterious buyer of Williams amid confusion over ÂŁ136m takeover

    SAK TRACK A CRACK
    Records to tumble as F1 share plans for Sakhir with laps of under 60 secs

    RACING ON
    Hamilton ‘fully aligned’ with Blake protests but will NOT boycott Belgian GP

    F1 Driver’s Championship standings
    1. Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes 132 points
    2. Max Verstappen – Red Bull 95 points
    3. Valterri Bottas – Mercedes 89 points
    4. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari 45 points
    5. Lance Stroll – Racing Point 40 points More

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    F1 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying: UK start time, TV channel, live stream, and full schedule for Spa-Francorchamps race

    THE Belgian Grand Prix will kick-off the third round of triple header races on the F1 2020 calendar this season.
    This comes after Lewis Hamilton cruised to victory in the Spanish Grand prix earlier this month, with the Brit star hoping to bag another victory at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

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    Hamilton’s victory at the Spanish Grand Prix was the 88th of his careerCredit: Splash News
    Triple Headers were introduced as a solution to complete the F1 season which came to a sudden halt when coronavirus outbreak hit.
    The F1 season usually runs for 22 matches, but this will impossible to meet because of the pandemic.
    Despite this, F1 bosses are optimistic that can still acheive a 15-18 race season.
     F1 boss Ross Brawn said: “That’s not great, but it’s better than no racing at all.”

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    F1 managing director Ross Brawn believes the F1 season can still be completedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    When is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?
    The Belgian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday August 30, 2020.
    Qualifying will be on Saturday at 2pm, before the big race on Sunday.
    What live stream and TV channel is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix on?
    The Belgian Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
    If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOW TV pass from just ÂŁ8.99 to stream on your mobile, tablet, games console or PC.
    Existing Sky customers can watch the race on the move by downlaoding the Sky Go app, which is comaptible with most smart devices.

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    The Belgian Grand Prix will be the seventh race of the seasonCredit: Getty – Contributor
    What is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix full schedule and timings?
    Friday, August 28
    10am: Belgian GP Practice One
    2pm: Belgian GP Practice Two
    Saturday, August 29
    11am: Belgian GP Practice Three
    2pm: Belgian GP Qualifying
    Sunday, August 30
    2.10pm: The 2020 Belgian Grand Prix

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    F1 Belgian Grand Prix practice: UK start time, TV channel, live stream, and full schedule for Spa-Francorchamps race

    THE Belgian Grand Prix will kick-off the third round of triple header races on the F1 2020 calendar this season.
    This comes after Lewis Hamilton cruised to victory in the Spanish Grand prix earlier this month, with the Brit star hoping to bag another victory at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

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    Hamilton’s victory at the Spanish Grand Prix was the 88th of his careerCredit: Splash News
    Triple Headers were introduced as a solution to complete the F1 season which came to a sudden halt when coronavirus outbreak hit.
    The F1 season usually runs for 22 matches, but this will impossible to meet because of the pandemic.
    Despite this, F1 bosses are optimistic that can still acheive a 15-18 race season.
     F1 boss Ross Brawn said: “That’s not great, but it’s better than no racing at all.”

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    F1 managing director Ross Brawn believes the F1 season can still be completedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    When is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?
    The Belgian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday August 30, 2020.
    First practice will be on Friday, August 28 and begins at 10am BST.
    Second practice then follows at 2pm.
    Qualifying will be on Saturday at 2pm, before the big race on Sunday.
    What live stream and TV channel is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix on?
    The Belgian Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
    If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOW TV pass from just ÂŁ8.99 to stream on your mobile, tablet, games console or PC.
    Existing Sky customers can watch the race on the move by downlaoding the Sky Go app, which is comaptible with most smart devices.

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    The Belgian Grand Prix will be the seventh race of the seasonCredit: Getty – Contributor
    What is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix full schedule and timings?
    Friday, August 28
    10am: Belgian GP Practice One
    2pm: Belgian GP Practice Two
    Saturday, August 29
    11am: Belgian GP Practice Three
    2pm: Belgian GP Qualifying
    Sunday, August 30
    2.10pm: The 2020 Belgian Grand Prix

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    England’s Nations League preparations in chaos as FIVE members of Gareth Southgate’s squad test positive for Covid-19

    ENGLAND have been plunged  further into crisis after FIVE of Gareth Southgate’s squad tested positive for Covid-19.
    The shock comes after Manchester United star Paul Pogba and Spurs’ record buy Tanguy Ndombele also contracted the killer virus.

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    Five England players in Gareth Southgate’s Nations League squad have tested positive for Covid-19Credit: PA:Press Association

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    England face Iceland and Denmark in the Nations League next monthCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    While Chelsea have EIGHT players in quarantine and Arsenal FOUR.
    Southgate’s 23-man squad are due to start training on Monday for the Nations League  double header with Iceland and Denmark.
    But the Three Lions boss faces an anxious wait to discover how many will turn up.
    All five of the England players with coronavirus are  in quarantine, but some may be available to join the  camp next week.

    It is a huge headache for Southgate, who has already endured a nightmare week with defender Harry Maguire’s arrest in Greece.
    Players will be tested prior to their arrival at St George’s Park and will be re-tested as soon as they report for duty.
    The Premier League recorded just 20 positive tests during Project Restart as players were placed in their clubs’  bio-secure bubbles.
    But with many players jetting abroad on holiday at the end of the season, it is feared this could be the reason behind some either testing positive  or having to isolate due to government  quarantine restrictions.

    It is understood at least seven Prem clubs have seen at least one player test positive or have  players in quarantine and any increased spikes could cast doubts over the scheduled September 12 Prem season start.
    France boss Didier Deschamps yesterday revealed he was forced to omit Pogba and Ndombele from his squad after they both  tested positive for the disease.
    A United statement confirmed: “Pogba has been replaced in the squad after testing positive for Covid-19.
    “Everybody at United wishes Paul a speedy recovery ahead of the new season.”
    That kicks off in just 15 days and other top clubs are braced for a raft of new cases as players return from their summer holidays.

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    Paul Pogba tested positive for Covid-19 before reporting to France trainingCredit: EPA

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    Christian Pulisic, Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori are among eight Chelsea players in quarantineCredit: Refer to Caption
    SunSport exclusively revealed that Chelsea stars Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic and Fikayo Tomori are all in quarantine after meeting up on the Greek island of Mykonos.
    Fellow Blues’ stars Ross Barkley, Jorginho, Michy Batshuayi and Emerson are now also following protocol and staying home as Chelsea battle a number of cases of the disease in the camp.
    Incoming new defender Thiago Silva has even opted to undergo his medical in Italy instead of France as he prepares to leave Paris St.Germain for Chelsea on a free transfer.
    Having the checks there would mean an immediate move into self-isolation under anti-Covid rules.
    Chelsea are due to play Brighton in a friendly game on Saturday in a test event that will see 2,500 fans at the Amex Stadium.
    Pogba has been withdrawn from France’s double header against Sweden and Croatia.
    His Old Trafford team-mate Aaron Wan-Bissaka is also required to self-isolate after travelling to Dubai.
    It means Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is robbed of two key players during vital pre-season preparations.
    And former England star Chris Waddle has urged Uefa to scrap the Nations League.
    The ex-Newcastle and Spurs winger declared: “It’s crazy and all about money.
    “Why are we asking players to get on a plane and put themselves at risk of coronavirus to play meaningless friendlies?”
    Premier League runners up Manchester City had a scare when Raheem Sterling attended a party on holiday hosted by Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt, who later tested positive for coronavirus.
    However, England winger Sterling’s follow-up test was clear.
    Prem chiefs are monitoring the situation closely and are confident the new season will kick off on time.
    But a source told SunSport clubs do have the right to ask for postponements to matches if the situation becomes too drastic.

    They will be heard on a case by case basis and Chelsea are holding firm for now and refusing to buckle despite the fresh outbreak.
    Many of England’s top players scattered all over the world when given a fortnight off by their clubs at the end of last season.
    Tottenham and England skipper Harry Kane is in quarantine after restrictions on visiting the Bahamas changed while he was there.

    Man Utd star Paul Pogba and Spurs ace Ndombele test positive for coronavirus and omitted from France squad More