COVID-19: Karim Benzema, Real Madrid striker tests positive

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Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema

French professional footballer, Karim Mostafa Benzema who plays as a striker for the Spanish club, Real Madrid has tested positive for COVID-19.

The 33-year-old as a result will have to stay in isolation until he tests negative, after which he will be able to rejoin his club colleagues for pre-season training.

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After playing in Euro 2020 with France, Benzema was expected to return to Real Madrid’s facilities on Friday, July 23.

Real Madrid has not given any information on Benzema’s status, so it’s unknown whether he has COVID-19-related symptoms or is asymptomatic.

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