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Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19, Portuguese Football Federation says he's asymptomatic

The Portuguese federation said Ronaldo was doing well and had no symptoms. It did not say when he tested positive.

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19, Portuguese Football Federation says he's asymptomatic

Ronaldo is currently on international duty with Portugal. AP

Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Portuguese football federation said on Tuesday.

The federation said Ronaldo was doing well and had no symptoms. It did not say when he tested positive.

Ronaldo played in the 0-0 draw at France in the Nations League on Sunday, and also in the 0-0 draw against Spain in a friendly last week.

Ronaldo was dropped from the country's Nations League match against Sweden on Wednesday.

The federation said Ronaldo's result prompted another round of tests for the rest of the Portugal squad. It said everyone else in the team tested negative.

The squad was scheduled to practice normally on Tuesday ahead of the match against Sweden in Lisbon.

Portugal and France lead Group 3 with seven points each after three matches.

Updated Date: October 13, 2020 20:08:15 IST

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