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Fellani, Dybala and Maldini test positive for Coronavirus

Former Manchester United and Everton star Marouane Fellaini has been tested positive for coronavirus. It's understood he tested positive on Friday in the Chinese city of Jihan.

The Belgian international, 32, is currently playing in the Chinese Super League for Shandong Luneng after quitting the Premier League.The club confirmed the news on Sunday and Fellaini himself took to Instagram to reassure fans about his health.

There is currently no football being played in China, where coronavirus originated. The Chinese Super League, which was due to start on February 22, has been postponed indefinitely.

Meanwhile news has come out from Italy that Juventus star Paulo Dybala and his girlfriend have been tested positive. Dybala's team-mates Blaise Matuidi and Daniele Rugani also tested positive for the virus earlier this month. Defender Rugani was the first Serie A player to contract the virus.

Belgium international FellainiMaldini and his son Daniel

Fellaini in action for Shandong and Maldini and his son Daniel.

AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini revealed he and his son Daniel, who plays for AC Milan had contracted the virus. Paolo Maldini, 51, is currently Milan's technical director and made over 900 appearances for the club during a glittering career, while Daniel, 18, is a midfielder who made his senior debut for Milan last month.

22 March 2020