Outbreak forces Antalyaspor player to stay in Brazil

ANTALYA, Turkey

A midfielder from Turkish football club Fraport TAV Antalyaspor’s has not been able to return from Brazil due to coronavirus restrictions in his home country.

Charles Fernando Basílio da Silva went to Brazil to receive treatment after suffering an injury in a Turkish Super Lig match between Antalyaspor and Fenerbahce. The match ended 2-2 at Antalya Stadium on Feb. 29.

But now, despite completing his two-day recovery period, he’s not allowed to travel. He has to remain in isolation for an unspecified period.

Brazil has so far recorded 1,604 positive COVID-19 cases with 25 deaths, according to Johns

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