Blaise Matuidi, the midfielder for Juventus and France, has become the latest footballer to have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The club’s website released a statement that said: “Blaise Matuidi has undergone medical tests that have revealed his positivity to the Coronavirus-COVID-19.
“The player has been in voluntary home isolation since Wednesday, 11th March. He will continue to be monitored and will follow the same regime. He is well and is asymptomatic.”
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The 32-year-old French football star is the second Juventus player to test positive for the virus after defender Daniele Rugani.