Messi tests positive for COVID

Lionel Messi has tested positive for Covid-19, Paris Saint-Germain confirmed, Report informs.

The Argentine attacker will miss the team's clash with Vannes in the Coupe de France on January 3, as he and Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala have all contracted Covid-19.
Neymar will also miss the matches against Vannes and Lyon as he continues to recover in Brazil.

"The 4 players that tested positive for Covid-19 are Leo Messi, Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala. They are currently in isolation and are subject to the appropriate health protocol," a statement from PSG said.