Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo flew to Italy in a private air ambulance, after testing positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. 

Ronaldo tested positive for Covid-19 after he returned to Portugal last week after his home team played against France in UEFA Nations League on Sunday. 

A 35 -year-old Juventus star has a residency in Turin, Italy. Juventus confirmed on Wednesday that Ronaldo can stay at home for Isolation, after his flight was authoritized by health authorities. 

Head of Portugal's General Health Directorate, Graca Freitas, confirmed that Ronaldo was given permission to fly abroad. 

To get the approval from heath Authorities Ronaldo had to submit to an evaluation form and sign a terms of responsibility.  According to authorities he will be kept under observation and custody of Italian health officials upon his arrival in Turin. 

Ronaldo will miss some matches in Nations League until he recovers from Covid-19.

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