Real Madrid Forward Diaz Tests Positive for Covid-19, Says Club

Real Madrid Forward Diaz Tests Positive for Covid-19, Says Club
Real Madrid's Mariano Diaz (L) in action with Atletico Madrid's Felipe during the Spanish Super Cup Final at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 12, 2020. Sergio Perez/Reuters
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Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz has tested positive for COVID-19, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday, casting doubt on his participation in their Champions League tie at Manchester City next week.

Real said in a statement that tests were conducted on the squad on Monday and that though Diaz was in “perfect health”, he would be self-isolating at home.