SM: AC Milan deny reports of confirmed Coronavirus cases after first tests

A picture shows the logo of "Casa Milan", the AC Milan's headquarters hosting a shop and a museum dedicated to the Serie A football club, on April 14, 2017 before a press conference of Chinese investors "Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux" in Milan. Serie A giants AC Milan were sold to Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux yesterday in a deal which sees the Chinese-led consortium take a 99.9% stake in the club. The seven-time European champions who are Italy's most succcessful club in international competition, have been owned by former three-time Italy prime minister Silvio Berlusconi since 1986. A joint statement by AC Milan's holding company Fininvest and Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux said on April 13, 2017 : "Today Fininvest has completed the sale of the entire stake owned in AC Milan - equal to 99.93% - to Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux." / AFP PHOTO / MIGUEL MEDINA (Photo credit should read MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/Getty Images)

This morning, Corriere Dello Sport claimed that four AC Milan members tested positive for the Coronavirus during Wednesday’s tests at La Madonnina clinic, while other sourced said it was just three. 


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However, AC Milan have denied the reports of any confirmed cases, according to our correspondent Vito Angele. Therefore, all the players are allowed back at the training ground, Milanello. Group training is yet to be allowed by the government, though.

Also per our correspondent, Lega Serie A are close to announcing the date for the resumption of the season. Bundesliga were the first to do this, as their season will resume already on Friday next week. Behind closed doors, of course.

Of course, it’s all in an attempt to return to relative normality. After two months in lockdown, the Italian government has eased the restrictions and hopefully, the Coronavirus spread will remain at an acceptable level even after this.

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