FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tested positive for Covid-19, while a number of games in the English Football League have been wiped out because of the virus. Gianni Infantino has gone into self-isolation after contracting the virus (Nick Potts/PA)“FIFA sincerely wishes president Infantino a speedy recovery.”Meanwhile, Scunthorpe’s next three games have been postponed due to their coronavirus outbreak while Accrington’s next two matches have been called off. Scunthorpe confirmed that eight players have tested positive and, with 10 others forced to self-isolate as a result, they are in no position to fulfil their fixtures. Accrington’s game at Swindon on Tuesday night had also been cancelled following positive cases at both clubs. A club statement read: “Millwall Football Club can confirm that two further members of its first team coaching staff have tested positive for Covid-19.

Source: Express October 27, 2020 17:39 UTC