Argentina and Barcelona star, Lionel Messi, will on Wednesday be tested for Coronavirus as they prepare to return to training ahead of LaLiga restart in June.
Other Barcelona players will also be tested.
This comes after the country’s ministry of health gave clubs permission to return to their training grounds after lockdown rules were relaxed.
“The football first team will be back at the Ciutat Esportiva on Wednesday for the relevant medical tests ahead of starting training individually in the coming days,” a club statement read.
“LaLiga has given the go-ahead for the tests to be carried out after the club facilities are inspected on Tuesday. On Wednesday the medicals will be carried out to guarantee the players’ health.
“This crisis has had a profound impact on all of us,’ said Javier Tebas, the president of LaLiga.
“The return of football is a sign that society is progressing towards the new normal. It will also bring back an element of life that people in Spain and around the world know and love.
“People’s health is paramount, so we have a comprehensive protocol to safeguard the health of everyone involved as we work to restart La Liga.
“Circumstances are unprecedented, but we hope to start playing again in June and finish our 2019-20 season this summer.’
