Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

The Portuguese soccer federation says Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus

Tuesday 13 October 2020 15:24 BST

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Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday.

The federation said Ronaldo was doing well and had no symptoms.

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

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Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

The Portuguese soccer federation says Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus

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