Juventus player daniele rugani tests positive for coronavirus

Yes, that's correct. On March 11, 2020, it was announced that Juventus player Daniele Rugani had tested positive for COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. Rugani, a 27-year-old Italian center-back, was the first player in the Italian top-flight league to be diagnosed with the virus.

As a result of his diagnosis, Rugani was placed in isolation and was unable to train or play with his teammates. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and the Italian Ministry of Health took immediate action to contain the spread of the virus, and Rugani's diagnosis led to a series of measures being implemented to protect the health and safety of players, coaches, and staff.

Rugani's positive test result also led to a number of other Juventus players and staff members being placed in quarantine, including his teammates Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci, and Mattia De Sciglio, as well as the team's coach, Maurizio Sarri.

The news of Rugani's diagnosis sparked widespread concern and attention, not only in Italy but also around the world, as the COVID-19 pandemic was rapidly spreading globally.