Roberto Mancini tests positive for COVID-19

The FIGC says in a statement Mancini was asymptomatic and in self isolation at his home in Rome.

Published : Nov 07, 2020 09:23 IST

Italy coach Roberto Mancini. - AP

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has tested positive for COVID-19, the country’s football federation (FIGC) said on Friday.

The FIGC said in a statement that the 55-year-old was asymptomatic and in self isolation at his home in Rome.

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Italy has three fixtures in the next two weeks - a friendly against visiting Estonia on Wednesday followed by Nations League matches at home to Poland on November 15 and in Bosnia on November 18.