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Dybala, Maldini test positive for coronavirus
ROME, March 22, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Argentina striker Paulo Dybala said
Saturday that he has become the third Juventus player to test positive for
coronavirus while former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini revealed that he and
his son have also been infected.
“Hi everyone. I just wanted to let you know that we have received the
Covid-19 test results and that Oriana (Sabatini, his girlfriend) and I are
positive,” the 26-year-old Dybala tweeted.
“Fortunately, we are perfectly fine. Thank you for your messages.”
Italian champions Juventus said that Dybala had been self-isolating
since Wednesday.
“He will continue to be monitored. He is well and is asymptomatic,” said
the club in a statement.
Later Saturday, the club said Maldini, now the technical director at
Milan, and his 18-year-old son Daniel, a youth team player, were also
battling the disease.
“Paolo and Daniel are both well and have already completed two weeks at
home without contact with others,” said a statement from AC Milan.
“They will now remain in quarantine until clinically recovered, as per
the medical protocols outlined by the health authorities.”
Maldini, 51, is considered one of the greatest defenders of all time.
He won five Champions Leagues with Milan and appeared in 647 matches.
Juventus teammates Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi have also tested
positive for the disease which has claimed almost 800 lives in Italy.
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