Neymar Tests For Coronavirus After Holidaying In Ibiza

Brazilian football star Neymar Jr along with 3 other PSG players have all tested positive for the deadly COVID-19 virus. Neymar Jr

Neymar whose been enjoying his downtime in Ibiza Spain, since after his side were defeated in the Champions League final by Bayern Munich.

Though the reports from the French media outlet, L’Equipe is that he is one of 3 other PSG stars to have returned from the holiday with the Coronavirus disease. Argentine Angel Di Maria and midfielder Leandro Paredes are the two other individuals to have returned with the deadly virus. PSG tweeted:

“Three players from @PSG_inside are confirmed positive by the Sars CoV2 test and are subject to the appropriate health protocol.
“All players and staff will continue to perform tests over the next few days.”
Neymar Jr and Angel Di Maria

All three players are in serious doubt to meet up with time to be part of the team to take on Lens in PSG’s opening game of the new season next Thursday, as French citizens are required to self-isolate for at least eight days after testing positive for Covid-19.

PSG were worried about other players testing positive after Paredes and Di Maria’s result on Monday. Reports at first suggested Mauro Icardi was the third man in question.

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