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Ronaldo to miss Barcelona match after latest Covid-19 test

Cristiano Ronaldo criticised the Covid-19 testing system as Juventus left him out of the squad for the Champions League game against Barcelona.

The 35-year-old has been self-isolating since a positive result for the virus on 13 October, and had another test before Wednesday’s match.

The Italian club would not comment on whether he tested positive again.

Ronaldo said he was “feeling healthy” on social media and then lambasted the PCR test.

The result from a PCR test reveals whether someone currently has the virus or not.

The ex-Real Madrid player was set to face Barcelona forward and rival Lionel Messi for the first time since 2018.

Ronaldo last played in Portugal’s 0-0 draw with France on 11 October.

Juventus will also be without defenders Giorgio Chiellini and Matthijs de Ligt for the game in Turin, while Leonardo Bonucci and Paulo Dybala will be assessed.

The 1995-96 Champions League winners beat Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 in their opening game of this year’s group stage.

Barcelona are set to be missing midfielder Philippe Coutinho, who injured his left hamstring in Saturday’s 3-1 defeat by Real Madrid in La Liga.

The length of the 28-year-old’s absence will “depend on how the injury evolves”, according to Barca.

Barcelona beat Ferencvaros 5-1 in their opening Champions League group match.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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