Football: Even 'God' is not spared as AC Milan confirm Zlatan Ibrahimovic down with Covid-19

AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is known to refer to himself as "God", has tested positive for coronavirus. PHOTO: AFP

MILAN (AFP) - AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is known to refer to himself as "God", has tested positive for coronavirus, the Italian club disclosed on Thursday (Sept 24).

"AC Milan announce that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has tested positive for the swab performed for today's match, Milan-Bodo/Glimt," the Serie A side said.

"We have informed the competent health authorities and the player was promptly placed in home quarantine.

"All the other swabs carried out on the team group were negative."

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