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'The biggest fraud I've seen!' - Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro in Instagram rant after Juventus star's positive Covid-19 test

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro has posted an explosive rant on Instagram following news of the positive coronavirus test for the Juventus superstar.

It was confirmed on Tuesday that five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo had tested positive for Covid-19 while he was away on international duty with Portugal, forcing him to withdraw from the squad and self-isolate.

A statement from the Portuguese football federation read: "Cristiano Ronaldo was released from training with the national team after a positive test for Covid-19, so he will not face Sweden.

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"The Portugal international is doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation.