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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Paulo Dybala, Juventus, Forward - Second Striker
Dybala tested positive for COVID-19 in the midst of its global epidemic in Italy. Dybala started training again in late March after recovering from the illness.
Photo: Juventus' Paulo Dybala celebrates after scoring a goal during an Italian Serie A soccer match between Genoa and Juventus at the Luigi Ferraris stadium in Genoa, Italy, Tuesday, June 30, 2020. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)
Dybala tested positive for COVID-19 in the midst of its global epidemic in Italy. Dybala started training again in late March after recovering from the illness.
Photo: Juventus' Paulo Dybala celebrates after scoring a goal during an Italian Serie A soccer match between Genoa and Juventus at the Luigi Ferraris stadium in Genoa, Italy, Tuesday, June 30, 2020. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)
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Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chelsea, Forward - Left Winger
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi was announced to have been a positive COVID-19 case. Hudson-Odoi was the first footballer in the Premier League to have a confirmed instance of the infection. The Chelsea winger 'fully recovered' from coronavirus by the end of March.
Photo: Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, in London England, Jan. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Leila Coker)
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi was announced to have been a positive COVID-19 case. Hudson-Odoi was the first footballer in the Premier League to have a confirmed instance of the infection. The Chelsea winger 'fully recovered' from coronavirus by the end of March.
Photo: Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, in London England, Jan. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Leila Coker)
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Paul Pogba, Manchester United - Midfielder
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was removed from the France squad for UEFA Nations League in late August after testing positive for the coronavirus. Pogba returned to training with Manchester United in mid-September following isolation.
Photo: Manchester United's Paul Pogba runs with the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (Carl Recine/Pool via AP)
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was removed from the France squad for UEFA Nations League in late August after testing positive for the coronavirus. Pogba returned to training with Manchester United in mid-September following isolation.
Photo: Manchester United's Paul Pogba runs with the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (Carl Recine/Pool via AP)
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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal - Manager
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for COVID-19 on March 12, according to a statement on the club's official website. He completed his recovery and returned to work with the Premier League side.
Photo: Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta gestures from the side lines to his players during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for COVID-19 on March 12, according to a statement on the club's official website. He completed his recovery and returned to work with the Premier League side.
Photo: Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta gestures from the side lines to his players during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)