Fatih Terim, the coach of Galatasaray. - FRANCK FIFE / AFP

Turkish football star Fatih Terim, now coach of Galatasaray, tested positive for coronavirus. "According to the results of a test I carried out today, I am positive," he announced himself on his Twitter account. “I am in good hands in the hospital. Do not worry. I hope I can tell you more as soon as possible, ”added the former international to the 51 caps.

Bugün yapılan test sonuçlarına göre Corona Virüs sonucum pozitif çıkmıştır. Hastanede emin ellerdeyim. Merak etmeyin. In kısa zamanda haberleşmek üzere ..

- Fatih Terim (@fatihterim) March 23, 2020

Nicknamed "the Emperor", Fatih Terim, 66, carried out three mandates at the head of the Turkish selection (1993-1996, 2005-2009, 2013-2017). He also led Galatasaray, the most successful club in Turkish football, three times before taking over the reins in December 2017 for the fourth time. Turkey has officially registered 1,236 cases of coronavirus, for 30 deaths, according to figures announced Sunday evening by the Minister of Health.

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