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Bayern Munich forward Thomas Mueller tests positive for COVID-19

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayern Munich v Werder Bremen - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - November 21, 2020 Bayern Munich's German Thomas Mueller before the match [Pool via REUTERS/Christof]

Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Mueller has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Club World Cup final against Mexico’s Tigres UANL on Thursday, world soccer governing body FIFA said.

Bayern, who beat Egypt’s Al Ahly in the semi-final on Monday, are eyeing their sixth title in less than nine months after winning all domestic and European trophies in 2020.

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