FIFA President Infantino tested positive for Covid-19, Maradona self-isolating at home

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been tested positive for COVID-19

Xtra Time Web Desk: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been tested positive for coronavirus, according to a statement released by the world governing body of football on Wednesday. The statement further said that Infantino has mild symptoms of the virus and has placed himself in self-isolation. He will remain in quarantine for at least 10 days.

FIFA, in its statement, said that all the people who had come in contact with Infantino during the last few days have been informed and they have been requested to do the needful. “FIFA sincerely wishes President Infantino a speedy recovery,” the federation said.

On the other hand, Argentina football great Diego Maradona is self-isolating after one of his bodyguards displayed symptoms of the virus, the country’s state-run news agency Telam reported on Tuesday. The 1986 World Cup winning Argentina captain has began self isolating at his home in Buenos Aires.

The 59-year-old has not displayed any symptoms yet and will do a Covid-19 screening on Thursday, local media reported. Earlier this month, Maradona had tested negative for coronavirus after coming in contact with one of his players who had contracted the virus.

Maradona is currently the coach of Argentine top division side Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, who are scheduled to play Patronato on Friday.