Football star Lionel Messi and three of his Paris Saint-Germain teammates have tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced on Sunday. Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico, and Nathan Bitumazala have also contracted the virus and are in quarantine. “They are currently in isolation and are subject to the appropriate health protocol,” the club said in a statement. Messi, who has won the men’s Ballon d’Or award a record-breaking seven times, tested positive while in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino told reporters. Paris Saint-Germain is scheduled to play Vannes in the French Cup’s round of 32 on Jan. 3. Six days later on Jan. 9, the team is set to go head to head with Lyon at the Groupama Stadium stadium, Lyon city, France. However, it is unclear if Messi will be able to recover and leave quarantine in time for the match. “Messi has been in regular contact with our medical team, and when he has a negative …
Lionel Messi and 3 More Paris Saint-Germain Players Test Positive for COVID-19
January 3, 2022
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