COVID-19: One of World Best Footballers, Neymar, Tests Positive, Ruled Out of Santos's Upcoming League Match Against Fortaleza
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports as gathered that Brazilian professional footballer, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, widely known as Neymar Júnior or simply Neymar, has tested positive for COVID-19.
OTN News further reports as gathered that this which was disclosed by his club Santos in a statement reported by local media on Sunday, said that he has been sidelined from team activities.
According to the club, the 33-year-old began showing symptoms on Thursday and underwent medical testing that confirmed the infection.
In an official statement, Santos wrote: “With a viral condition that began on Thursday (June 5), Neymar Jr. underwent laboratory tests after evaluation by the Medical Department of Santos FC, which confirmed infection by Covid-19.
“The player had already been away from activities since Thursday, when he began showing symptoms, and remains resting at home and undergoing symptomatic treatment, as determined by a doctor.”
OTN News observes that Santos did not specify how long Neymar will be unavailable, but Neymar had already been ruled out of Santos’ upcoming league match against Fortaleza due to suspension.
OTN News further observes that the Fortaleza match will be Santos’ last outing before the Brazilian league pauses for the June 14-July 13 Club World Cup in the United States.
What's Your Reaction?
