Roma finds another virus case, cancels training

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This photo shows the logo of AS Roma on a soccer ball at an AS Roma store in central Rome. (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

Roma has cancelled its opening preseason training session as a precautionary measure after a third player tested positive for the coronavirus.

Right back Bruno Peres says on Instagram he has tested positive. He adds that he’s well and has no symptoms.

Roma goalkeeper Antonio Mirante and winger Carles Perez previously tested positive.

Two Roma youth team players also have COVID-19.

The club says it will perform another round of virus tests on Saturday before deciding whether or not to go forward with training.

Serie A is scheduled to start Sept. 19.

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