As night falls low and the clock strikes December 29th, FC Barcelona, the shining jewel of La Liga, suddenly makes a heavy announcement:
Dembele, Umtiti and Xavi have tested positive for the new coronavirus!
Below is the detailed official announcement from Barcelona:
During the recent routine testing of squad members for the new coronavirus, players Dembele, Umtiti and Garvey were unfortunately found to have tested positive for the new coronavirus. Fortunately, these three players are currently in stable health and have been quarantined at home in accordance with regulations. In the meantime, the club has quickly notified the local health authorities to ensure that all necessary measures are taken.