Lionel Messi tests POSITIVE for Covid after Paris Saint-Germain star was seen partying with wife at a concert in Argentina over the winter break
- Lionel Messi has tested positive for Covid, Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed
- Messi, 34, has spent the winter break back in Argentina with his wife and family
- The Argentine was filmed dancing and singing at a concert earlier this week
- Now, PSG say that Messi and three other players have contracted the virus
- In France, those who are vaccinated must isolate for a seven-day period
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Lionel Messi has tested positive for Covid-19, Paris Saint-Germain has announced, just days after the superstar was seen singing and dancing at a concert in Argentina.
The 34-year-old, made the most of French football’s winter break with his wife, Antonela, and was filmed enjoying himself at a concert in his homeland.
A video on Instagram has showed Messi and his wife having fun at a concert in Rosario, Sante Fe.
Lionel Messi has tested positive for Covid after a trip back home to Argentina, PSG confirmed
The Argentine, 34, enjoyed time off from Paris Saint-Germain who are on their winter break
The legendary player was filmed dancing at a concert with his wife Antonela in Argentina
Now, the French giants have confirmed that he has contracted the virus and is self-isolating. Three of Messi’s team-mates have also tested positive, including Sergio Rico, Juan Bernat and Nathan Bitumazala .
The Paris Saint-Germain star last played in their 1-1 draw with FC Lorient on December 22 before Ligue 1 broke up for the festive period.
The club’s next game is against Vannes in the French Cup on Monday, before they take on Lyon in the league on January 9.
Beginning on Monday, the French government will introduce new isolation rules that state that people who test positive and are vaccinated must isolate for only seven days, instead of 10.
Messi reportedly flew back to Argentina along with his countrymen and PSG team-mates Angel Di Maria and Mauro Icardi after their last game against Lorient.
Somewhat surprisingly, the recently crowned seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has struggled to adapt to the French giants following his emotional exit from Barcelona in the summer.
Messi has scored just one goal in 11 Ligue 1 appearances so far this season and the highly anticipated front three also consisting of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe has not yet lived up to expectations.
He has however been in good form for the club in the Champions League, scoring five goals in as many appearances
More to follow.
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