The coronavirus pandemic has swept the world and a number of footballers have been confirmed as having contracted it, forcing leagues everywhere to a standstill.
As well-paid athletes, elite-level footballers are ostensibly in a much better position to fight off the virus, but some have reported feeling serious pain and being scared.
There are a few commonly reported symptoms, but those who are asymptomatic can also be carriers and unknowingly spread it.
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Some of the main symptoms include:
- Fever
- Tiredness
- Dry cough
- Loss of smell & taste
- Aches & pains
- Sore throat
Goal takes a look at some of the symptoms and experiences reported by footballers who contracted the coronavirus.