(File Photo) FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the media during a press conference following the FIFA Council Meetings in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2019. RHONA WISE / AFP.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tested positive for the coronavirus, football’s ruling body said on Tuesday.
FIFA said that Infantino has mild symptoms and is already isolated.
He should now remain in quarantine for at least 10 days.
According to FIFA everyone who has been in contact with Infantino has been informed about his test result.
As the coronavirus infection rates are increasing again in Europe, football has been also affected with fan bans and game cancellations.(dpa/NAN)