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Legendary footballer Ronaldinho has tested positive for coronavirus

By Matthew Roscoe • Published: 26 Oct 2020 • 13:28

LEGENDARY Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho has tested positive for coronavirus after arriving back in Brazil.

The former Barcelona star confirmed via his Instagram account on Sunday that he had a positive test and that he was self-isolating in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where he had arrived on Saturday, October 24.

In the announcement, the 40-year-old former forward, who won 97 caps for Brazil between 1999 and 2013, said he is asymptomatic.

“I’ve been here in BH since yesterday, I came to participate in an event,” said legendary World Cup-winning player, who last played for Fluminense in 2015, continued:

“I took the test and tested positive for Covid. I’m fine, asymptomatic, but we’ll have to leave the event for later. Soon we will be there together. Big hug!”

We wish the iconic player a speedy recovery.

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Matthew Roscoe

Originally from the UK, Matthew is based on the Costa Blanca and is a web reporter for The Euro Weekly News covering international and Spanish national news. Got a news story you want to share? Then get in touch at editorial@euroweeklynews.com.

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