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Benfica goalkeeper, three Sporting players test positive for COVID-19

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Manchester United vs S.L. Benfica - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - October 31, 2017 Benfica’s Mile Svilar in action Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

LISBON (Reuters) - Benfica goalkeeper Mile Svilar has tested positive for COVID-19, the club said on Sunday, and three players from their rivals Sporting have also been infected.

Benfica confirmed in their medical bulletin that Belgian Svilar, 21, will miss the Champions League third round qualifier away to PAOK in Greece on Tuesday.

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