Brazilian forward Neymar has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been sidelined from team activities, his club Santos confirmed in a statement reported by local media on Sunday.
According to the club, the 33-year-old began showing symptoms on Thursday and underwent medical testing that confirmed the infection.
In an official statement, Santos wrote: “With a viral condition that began on Thursday (June 5), Neymar Jr. underwent laboratory tests after evaluation by the Medical Department of Santos FC, which confirmed infection by Covid-19.
“The player had already been away from activities since Thursday, when he began showing symptoms, and remains resting at home and undergoing symptomatic treatment, as determined by a doctor.”
