Ronaldo, who tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from Portugal following the recent international football break, has been omitted from Juventus’ squad to face Messi’s Barcelona in the Champions League after he failed to return a negative test result in time.
UEFA protocol states a player has until 24 hours before kickoff to return a negative test before he can be declared available.
The two sides face off in Turin on Tuesday after both winning their opening group stage games in this year’s competition.
More to follow.
source: cnn.com