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India football captain Chhetri tests positive for Covid-19

The 36-year-old footballer was playing for Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League until February 25

Sunil Chhetri, Bengaluru FC, ISL, FC Gao

Sunil Chhetri

IANS New Delhi

India football captain Sunil Chhetri said on Thursday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The 36-year-old footballer, who was playing for Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League until February 25, said that he feels fine and is recovering from the virus.

"In a not-so-happy update, I've tested positive for COVID-19. In better news, I feel fine as I continue my recovery from the virus and should be back on a football pitch soon. No better time to keep reminding everyone to continue taking all the safety precautions always," Chhetri said in a tweet.

--IANS

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