The days before Malmö FF played against Sirius in the Allsvenskan on November 8, all players and leaders were tested - all showed negative results.
But after the match, the gold celebration and press conferences, MFF's team captain felt symptoms and tested positive.
"We have been careful with routines and safety measures throughout the year to avoid infection, but during the spontaneous gold celebration after the match, there were shortcomings.
It is clear that we have been hit by a local outbreak in the group.
We acted immediately after the gold match with self-isolation for the team, staff and other staff ", says Niclas Carlnén, CEO of Malmö FF in a press release.
Half the team and staff affected
But now more have been found with covid-19.
Malmö FF writes on their website that about half the team and staff are affected.
“No one in our organization has needed medical care, but has been in their homes during the course of the disease.
In addition to the fact that we have followed the rules of conduct, I have been in continuous contact with doctors at Smittskydd Skåne.
Together, we have drawn up a plan for the players who have not fallen ill to be able to return to activity ", says Ola Svejme team doctor in Malmö FF.