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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba tests positive for coronavirus, left out of France squad

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Manchester United Training - Aon Training Complex, Manchester, Britain - October 1, 2018 Manchester United's Paul Pogba during training [Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff]

France and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is the latest sportsman to test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

Consequently, the 27-year-old World Cup winner has been omitted from the Les Bleus squad upcoming UEFA Nations League matches next month against Sweden and Croatia

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