Lionel Messi has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in self-isolation along with three other players, his club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) confirmed on Sunday.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was one of four PSG players to test positive for the COVID-19 ahead of a French Cup match against Vannes.
The Argentinian striker will now miss PSG’s French Cup clash against third-tier side Vannes on Monday, with his teammates Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala having also contracted the virus.
“The four players that tested positive for COVID-19 are Lionel Messi, Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico, and Nathan Bitumazala. They are currently in isolation and are subject to the appropriate health protocols,” the club said in a statement.
– Neymar JR will continue his treatment in Brazil until 9 January with members of the Paris Saint-Germain medical and performance staff. His return to training is still expected to be in about 3 weeks, the club said.
With the fast-spreading Omicron variant hitting Europe, France has reported more than 200,000 COVID-19 daily cases for four days in a row.
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