Argentinian DJ Fer Palacio has denied that he is contagious Lionel Messi with COVID-19.
Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Sunday that Messi is one of four players the club has tested positive for COVID-19 during holidays.
Messi spent the Christmas break in his hometown of Rosario and attend some party, which included a performance where DJ Fer Palacio was invited to perform as a poker player.
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Fer Palacio, 31, had attended several parties in the previous days, where everyone was later tested and confirmed to have positive cases, said in a video on Sunday that he had received death threats and insults on social media by those who believe that he is the cause of Messi’s infection with the virus.
DJ who even showed his test with negative results to put an end to those rumors. “They linked this to me and said that I infected him. They even called me ‘murderer’.” I have a lot of very bad private messages. Yesterday I went to get checked because I have to go to Uruguay, and I don’t have COVID-19. “
Fer Palacio was posted a photo last week proudly posing with Messi at a party and wrote: “I got the best thing to dance – Thanks to all the Messi family for the invitation.”
Messi, who is isolated in Rosario, posted a message on the eve of the new year and Written: “I can only thank you for everything I’ve had to live for in this 2021. Even more so when so many people have had a really bad time because of the never-ending virus. hope that 2022 brings lots of health, That’s what I wish you all in the new year. Hugs to everyone!!!”
PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino say on sunday that Messi will only return to Paris after the test results are negative.
President of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) Claudio Tapia sent his best wishes to Argentina captain who contributed to Albiceleste won the Copa America in July.
“Dear Leo, I wish you a speedy recovery and that you can navigate this virus as gently as possible. We await you here, to enjoy your magic once more, with this shirt we absolutely love,” he say.
