A painful blow to Atletico Madrid after his star was infected with the Corona virus
Club Atlético de Madrid received painful news that its Portuguese international star Joao Felix had been infected with the Corona virus, as he would be subject to quarantine, as the Spanish capital club announced today.
Atletico issued a statement saying, "The attacker is subject to quarantine at his home, according to the strict procedures of the health authorities and the protocol of the Spanish League."
Felix, who moved with a record deal to Atletico from Benfica for 125 million euros, joined his Belgian colleagues Yannick Carrasco Ferreira and Mario Hermoso, who were infected with Covid-19 last week, and did not participate in their team's 4-2 victory over Cadiz last Sunday in the local league.
Felix starred remarkably this season, scoring 6 goals for his team, which leads the Spanish championship, 10 points ahead of runner-up Barcelona and has a postponed match.
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