Cristiano Ronaldo records a positive test for COVID-19
Cristiano Ronaldo has been self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus during the recent international break. But the Juventus forward will remain out of action after reportedly testing positive for a second time.
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Ronaldo was sent home from Portugal's camp following his initial positive test and his period of isolation was due to end on Thursday.
But according to Gianluca Di Marzio, Ronaldo took a new test on Tuesday which has also come back as positive for COVID-19.
Juventus are scheduled to face Barcelona in the Champions League on October 28.
And Ronaldo's new test result raises doubts about a reunion with rival Lionel Messi.
However, Di Marzio says there is still a possibility that Ronaldo could be involved.
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Juventus are hopeful that Ronaldo will return a negative test 24 hours before the clash with Barca.
Di Marzio said: "The swab that Cristiano Ronaldo underwent yesterday gave a positive result.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have a longstanding rivalry (Image: GETTY)
"The result does not particularly change the situation, Juventus hopes that it will be negative 24 hours before the match with Barcelona.
"In any case, the end isolation buffer is scheduled for tomorrow, since 10 days have passed since positivity.