Reports suggest Maradona is self-isolating at home because of COVID-19 risk

BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) – Argentina soccer great Diego Maradona is self-isolating after one of his bodyguards showed symptoms of COVID-19, according to reports from state-run news agency Telam on Tuesday.

Maradona began isolating at his home in Argentina on Tuesday after last coming in contact with the guard on the weekend.

Local media reported that the 59-year-old has not had any symptoms and will do a COVID-19 screening on Thursday.

Maradona is currently the coach of Argentine top division side Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, scheduled to play Patronato on Friday.

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