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Lionel Messi sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo after news of second positive COVID-19 test

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Nominees for the Best FIFA football player, Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi (R) and Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) chat before thaking their seats for The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony, on October 23, 2017 in London. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL

Lionel Messi hopes Cristiano Ronaldo can play in Barcelona's Champions League clash with Juventus because coming up against him is "special".

Ronaldo is a doubt for the fixture after he tested positive for the coronavirus.

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