Ronaldo Recovers From COVID-19

Ronaldo has recovered from novel coronavirus.

iexclusive News Nigeria reports that Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has tested negative for coronavirus, the club confirmed on Friday.

According to the statement by the Italian champions, “Ronaldo carried out a check with a diagnostic test (swab) for Covid-19. The exam provided a negative result”.

“The player has, therefore, recovered after 19 days and is no longer subjected to home isolation.”

Ronaldo first tested positive for Covid-19 on October 13 while playing with Portugal. He had been in self-isolation since returning to Italy.

The 35-year-old has missed four games including Wednesday’s 2-0 Champions League defeat to Lionel Messi’s Barcelona.

Nine-time reigning Italian champions Juventus, are fifth in Serie A, four points behind leaders AC Milan after five games, and next play at promoted Spezia on Sunday.