Inter Milan suspend all football activity after Juventus star Daniele Rugani tests positive for coronavirus

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Tony Mogan11 March 2020

Inter Milan have announced they will suspend all football activity until further notice after coming into contact with a rival player who has tested positive for coronavirus.

Juventus confirmed on Wednesday night defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

The Italian champions and Inter met in a Serie A match played behind closed doors on Sunday, securing a 2-0 win.

But following news of Rugani's positive test, Inter have taken action.

A statement from the club read: "FC Internazionale Milano announces that, following the Juventus FC statement regarding the positivity of the player Daniele Rugani at COVID-19, all competitive activities are suspended until further notice.

"The club is taking steps to prepare all necessary procedures."

In a statement released on Wednesday, Juve confirmed Italy international Rugani has been diagnosed with COVID-19 - but currently has no symptoms of the virus.

Serie A has been suspended until 3 April due to the outbreak in Italy.

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