Real Madrid president Perez tests positive for COVID-19

AP , Tuesday 2 Feb 2021

Florentino Perez
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 12, 2020 Real Madrid's French coach Zidane is congratulated by Real Madrid's President Florentino Perez after winning the Spanish Super Cup final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the King Abdullah Sports City in the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah. - Perez has tested positive for Covid-19, the club announced on February 2, 2021. (AFP)

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has tested positive for the coronavirus, the club said Tuesday.

Madrid said the 73-year-old Perez is asymptomatic and tested positive after a routine test. No other details were released.

Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane tested positive for the coronavirus last month.

Spain remains one of the hardest-hit countries by the coronavirus pandemic.

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