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Cristiano Ronaldo out vs. Barcelona; Juventus Didn't Declare Negative COVID Test

superstar reportedly has been ruled out of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League match against Barcelona after "the Italian champions failed to declare the Portugal international had tested negative in time to face Barcelona," per ESPN.

According to that report, "UEFA protocol states a player has until 24 hours before kick off to return a negative test before he can be declared available. As Juve and Barca meet on Wednesday and no negative test was presented to UEFA, Ronaldo will not be available for selection."

Ronaldo tested positive for the coronavirus Oct. 13 while with the Portugal national team.