Atletico Madrid Forward Diego Costa Test Positive For COVID-19

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 20, 2019 Atletico Madrid's Spanish forward Diego Costa gestures during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Juventus FC at the Wanda Metropolitan stadium in Madrid. - Costa will pay 1.7 million euros, between evaded money and a fine, to the Spanish tax authorities who had been investigating the footballer for tax fraud, El Mundo newspaper reported on August 13, 2019. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP)

Spanish striker Diego Costa and Colombian defender Santiago Arias have both tested positive for Covid-19, their club Atletico Madrid said Thursday.

Before the resumption of training on Friday, the entire first-team squad underwent tests except for Costa and Arias.

“The team has been tested except for those involved in international fixtures with their countries,” said an Atletico statement.

“Diego Costa and Santiago Arias, who tested positive during their holidays, are currently isolating and show no symptoms.

“Both players are staying at home complying with all protocols and measures set by the authorities and La Liga.

“Therefore, they will not resume training on Sept. 4 and their return is expected after completing their quarantine.”

AFP

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