JAKARTA - The captain of the Spanish national team, Sergio Busquets, tested positive for COVID-19 just eight days before their opening match of Euro 2020 (European Cup).
The Barcelona midfielder's positive result made Spain cancel their final warm-up match against Lithuania the day after tomorrow.
The rest of the squad have been tested and tested negative, but Busquets and all those who came into contact with the 32-year-old will remain in isolation.
The next friendly match with Lithuania will be played by Spain's under-21 squad, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said.
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The RFEF offers ticket refunds and discounted tickets to those who still wish to watch the match live.
Spain starts their Group E campaign against Sweden in Sevilla on June 14, before taking on Poland (June 20) and Slovakia (June 23).
So far there have been no further details on whether Busquet will still be included in the Matador Team squad competing at Euro 2020 or be dropped.
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