Cristiano Ronaldo begins self-isolation period after Juventus and Portugal star tests positive for coronavirus while on international duty

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, the Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed.

The 35-year-old is said to be ‘doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation’, with no further positive tests reported in the squad ahead of Wednesday’s Nations League match against Sweden.

The PFF confirmed in a statement: ‘Following the positive case, the remaining players underwent new tests this Tuesday morning, all with a negative result, and are available to Fernando Santos for training this afternoon, in Cidade do Futebol.

‘The game (against Sweden), counting for the qualification phase of the League of Nations, is scheduled for Wednesday, at 19:45, in Alvalade.’

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward Ronaldo had played in both of Portugal’s matches so far during the international break.

Ronaldo started against Spain in Lisbon, coming off late on during the second half of the goalless draw, and then played the whole of the Nations League A3 fixture against France in Saint-Denis on Sunday.

The Juventus forward had scored in each of his Serie A appearances this season, including a brace in the 2-2 draw against Roma on September 27.

Juve are set to play Crotone on Saturday, which Ronaldo will miss as he undertakes a period of self-isolation.

Given the timeframe, which can range between 14 and 21 days under the latest travel guidance, the Portugal forward would also not be available for the Bianconeri’s opening Champions League group fixture away to Dynamo Kiev on October 20.

Juventus are scheduled to take on Barcelona at home in a high-profile European tie on October 28, which would give Ronaldo a limited opportunity to be back in full training if permitted to return following a negative test.