South Korean soccer information website footballist revealed that two players who visited South Korea with the Brazilian national team tested positive for the new coronavirus and have been put under quarantine measures. The Brazilian soccer team was scheduled to be in Seoul on June 2
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Stadium for a friendly match against the South Korean national team, followed by a move to Japan for a June 6 showdown with the Japanese national team.
On May 26, 17 players from the Brazilian team and including star
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Several staff members, including captain Thiago Silva, arrived in South Korea. The total number of Brazilians is expected to expand to 65.
Given the intensive movement of people, Brazil
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A professional bodyguard company was hired especially in South Korea. An official of the Brazilian national team revealed on the 28th: "Two national team staff members have tested positive for the new coronavirus and they are currently being housed in a hotel for quarantine."
Fortunately, the Brazilian players have not yet shown symptoms of the new crown infection. In the training session on the 28th, all 20 players who have just arrived took part in the training. In the coming days, Brazil will welcome seven more players, including Vinicius, Rodrigo, Casemiro, Militão, Fabinho and Alisson, who have just finished the Champions League final, and who will be traveling to South Korea on flights after the match. Brazilian team officials emphasized that the health of these players will also be strictly monitored.
