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Neymar tested positive for COVID-19, his club in Brazil, Santos announced.
Neymar at Santos (AP)
Brazilian forward Neymar has been sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19, his club Santos announced in a statement quoted by Brazilian media.
The 33-year-old began experiencing symptoms on Thursday and was immediately withdrawn from team activities. Medical tests later confirmed the infection, the Brazilian Serie A team stated on Saturday.
The club did not disclose the duration of Neymar’s unavailability and did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Neymar is already ruled out of Thursday’s league match at Fortaleza due to suspension.
The Fortaleza match will be Santos’ last before the Brazilian league pauses from 14 June to 13 July Club World Cup in the United States.
The former Barcelona forward’s future at Santos remains undecided, with his contract expiring in June. Limited by injury, he has made 12 appearances for Santos across all competitions this season, contributing three goals and three assists.
(With inputs from Reuters)
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket, having cov…Read More
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket, having cov… Read More
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