The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in missed matches and competitions being suspended across the world. It has also caused players and managers who have tested positive for the virus to leave their teams to go into isolation while they receive medical care. The most notable cases have been Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG's Neymar.
Football Stars Who Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
Here is a look at the list of football players who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic, AC Milan - Striker
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic tested positive for the coronavirus in September saying, "COVID had the courage to challenge me. Bad idea.". He recovered from the infection in time to play against Inter Milan in the Derby della Madonnina on Oct. 17.
Photo: AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates his goal against Bologna during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Bologna at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic tested positive for the coronavirus in September saying, "COVID had the courage to challenge me. Bad idea.". He recovered from the infection in time to play against Inter Milan in the Derby della Madonnina on Oct. 17.
Photo: AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates his goal against Bologna during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Bologna at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus - Forward - Left Winger
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of football’s biggest stars and among the world’s most famous athletes, tested positive for the coronavirus, Portugal’s soccer federation announced on October 13. The 35-year-old Juventus forward was doing well and had no symptoms of COVID-19 according to the federation.
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of football’s biggest stars and among the world’s most famous athletes, tested positive for the coronavirus, Portugal’s soccer federation announced on October 13. The 35-year-old Juventus forward was doing well and had no symptoms of COVID-19 according to the federation.
Photo: Five-time world player of the year Ronaldo appeared in his side’s 0-0 draw away to France in the Nations League.
3
Kylian Mbappé, PSG - Forward - Striker
The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed in early September Paris Saint-Germain and France striker Kylian Mbappé tested positive for COVID-19. Mbappé marked his recovery and return to action with a goal in a 3-0 PSG win over Nice.
Photo: France's Kylian Mbappe controls the ball during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Croatia and France at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, Croatia, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed in early September Paris Saint-Germain and France striker Kylian Mbappé tested positive for COVID-19. Mbappé marked his recovery and return to action with a goal in a 3-0 PSG win over Nice.
Photo: France's Kylian Mbappe controls the ball during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Croatia and France at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, Croatia, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
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Neymar, PSG - Forward
Brazilian international star Neymar was one of several Paris Saint-Germain players to have tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports. Neymar was clear of the coronavirus and back in training with PSG by mid-September.
Photo: PSG's Neymar during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Sunday, Sept.13, 2020. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Brazilian international star Neymar was one of several Paris Saint-Germain players to have tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports. Neymar was clear of the coronavirus and back in training with PSG by mid-September.
Photo: PSG's Neymar during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Sunday, Sept.13, 2020. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)