Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Portuguese soccer federation.
Officials said in a statement released Tuesday that the 35-year-old was “doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation” after his diagnosis. It was not immediately clear when he tested positive.
The rest of Portugal’s national soccer team underwent testing Tuesday morning and all tests came back negative for COVID-19, officials said.
Ronaldo was slated to be on the field Wednesday when Portugal and Sweden face off in the qualifying phase of the UEFA Nations League. Officials said he was dropped from the match following his diagnosis.
Ronaldo played in the 0-0 draw at France in the Nations League on Sunday, and also in the 0-0 draw against Spain in a friendly last week.
Portugal and France lead Group 3 with seven points each after three matches.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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