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Pepe Reina Describes Battle With Coronavirus: 'Endless Minutes of Fear'

Aston Villa goalkeeper Pepe Reina described his scary battle with COVID-19 that at one point included his struggle to breathe for 25 minutes.

During an interview with Corriere dello Sport, he explained the terrible symptoms he has dealt with while fighting the virus.

"I was very tired after experiencing the first symptoms of the virus," he said. "A fever, dry cough and a headache that never went away. It was just that constant feeling of tiredness.

"The most difficult moment was when I could no longer breathe, the 25 minutes I ran out of oxygen.