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Senegalese football star Mane contracts coronavirus
'Sadio Mane has tested positive for COVID-19,' Liverpool says on social media
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03.10.2020 - Update : 03.10.2020
Angel Di Maria (L) of Paris Saint-Germain in action against Sadio Mane (R) of Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League Group C soccer match between Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Liverpool at Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France on November 28, 2018 ( Mustafa Yalçın - Anadolu Agency )
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The Liverpool football team announced late Friday that Sadio Mane was infected with the novel coronavirus.
"Sadio Mane has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines," Liverpool said on Twitter, before adding he "has displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall"
The 28-year-old Senegalese forward scored three goals in four appearances during the 2020-21 season.
Mane helped Liverpool win the 2019 UEFA Champions League title and the 2020 Premier League.
Separately, he has been playing for the Senegalese national team since 2012.
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