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USMNT star McKennie tests positive for Covid-19 as Juventus squad self-isolate

Juventus have confirmed that midfielder Weston McKennie has tested positive for coronavirus, leading to the rest of the squad going into voluntary isolation.

The news comes just 24 hours after it was confirmed that star player Cristiano Ronaldo had also tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty with Portugal.

Confirming the positive test for USMNT midfielder McKennie, Juve wrote in a statement: "Juventus football club announces that, during the checks provided for by the protocol in force, the player Weston McKennie has tested positive for Covid 19.

"In compliance with the regulations and the protocol, the team entered into fiduciary isolation this evening.