Ronaldo Apparently Positive Again || No Reunion With Messi?

When Juventus Turin receives FC Barcelona in the Champions League next Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo will apparently not be there. According to media reports, the attacker tested positive for COVID-19 one more time.

Ronaldo had tested positive for the first time during the international break on October 13 and, according to the reports, now again tested positive, but was still without symptoms. An official confirmation is not yet available. According to UEFA protocol, a player must have a negative result one week before a match.

This also postpones the eternal duel between Lionel Messi and Ronaldo. The two not only dueled in numerous encounters between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, but are also fierce competitors in the choice of the world footballer. It is now 6-5 for Messi. The reunion should take place on December 8th at the second leg in Barcelona.

Juventus, who scored eight points from their first four games and are currently fifth, will face Hellas Verona next Sunday. CR7 will definitely miss this encounter too.

Ronaldo's infection had sparked a debate as to whether the Portuguese should have been allowed to travel to the national team at all. The 35-year-old then defended himself against the allegations.