Italy’s sports minister says Cristiano Ronaldo violated safety protocols

By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña

 

After testing positive for COVID-19, it was then found out that Juventus star booter Cristiano Ronaldo violated an important safety protocol.

Italy’s sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora confirmed that the Portuguese football sensation broke Juventus’ health protocol after traveling to Portugal while the team was under quarantine and isolation.

Previously, two staff members of Juventus contracted the virus and all players, coaching staff, and employees under the team were quarantined until all test results come out.

Despite being in quarantine, Ronaldo managed to go back to Portugal and joined his national team last week, the reason why he got slapped with a fine.

When asked if Ronaldo violated anything, sports minister Spadafora replied, “Yes, I think so, if there were no specific authorizations from the health authority.”

However, Juventus president Andrea Agnelli said that Ronaldo and the club followed all protocols issued by the league.

“Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Italy with a medical flight authorized by the competent health authorities at the request of the player and will continue his isolation at his home,” Juventus said in a statement.