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Soccer News of Thursday, 12 March 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly quarantined after Juventus teammate tested positive to coronavirus

Cristiano Ronaldo (source: Calcio Mercato) Cristiano Ronaldo (source: Calcio Mercato)

Juventus star player, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly in quarantine in Madeira, Portugal, after his teammate Daniele Rugani tested positive to coronavirus which first broke out in Wuhan, China.

Ronaldo took the trip to Madeira to see his mother who had suffered a stroke after he played in his side's 2-0 win against Inter Milan in the Italian Serie A.

Shortly after, news broke out that Rugani has had tested positive to the virus which has seen the Serie A suspended till April 3.

Rugani wrote on Twitter: "You will have read the news and that's why I want to reassure all those who are worrying about me, I'm fine.

"I urge everyone to respect the rules because this virus makes no distinctions! Let's do it for ourselves, for our loved ones and for those around us.'

A picture posted on the Instagram page of his teammate Miralem Pjanic sees Ronaldo and other players celebrating their win against Inter Milan with Rugani also in their midst.