FIFA President Gianni Infantino has tested positive for COVID-19, football’s world governing body has confirmed.
The 50-year-old Swiss has gone into quarantine as a result of the positive diagnosis.
“FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received confirmation that he has tested positive for coronavirus,” the governing body said in a statement.
“The FIFA President, who has reported mild symptoms, has immediately placed himself in self-isolation and will remain in quarantine at least for 10 days.
“All people who came into contact with the FIFA President during the last few days have been informed accordingly and they are being requested to take the necessary steps.
“FIFA sincerely wishes President Infantino a speedy recovery.”
