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Lionel Messi tests positive for the coronavirus, will miss Monday’s PSG game

Lionel Messi, the seven-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss Paris Saint-Germain’s game Monday.

All are “in isolation and are subject to the appropriate health protocol,” the u200bteam said.

PSG is scheduled to travel to Vannes for a French Cup round-of-32 game Monday. If Messi and the others test negative in the coming days, they could be available for the Jan. 9 French Cup game against Lyon.

PSG also is without Neymar, who is being treated in Brazil for an ankle injury. He is expected to return to France on Jan.