Celtic star Nir Bitton has opened up on the coronavirus hell he faced after contracting the virus while on international duty with Israel. The statement reads: "CelticFootball Club can confirm that Nir Bitton has returned a positive COVID-19 test yesterday while on international duty. Nir Barkat won't be appointed minister in next government Former J'lem mayor second, after Sa'ar, of top ten on Likud list who won't be minister. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. PRAGUE (AP) — Israel midfielder Nir Bitton and three Czech Republic players have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of their Nations League game. Israeli international Nir Bitton insists the blame for a dismal run for Celtic of just two wins in 11 games stops with the players rather than the manager Neil Lennon. The Israel international has joined Ryan Christie and Odsonne Edouard in being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Israeli Football player Nir Bitton supports putting aside football for a while to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, after being afflicted with it himself, The Celtic Star reported. The Celtic Star. Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Israel, the Scottish Premiership clu b said on Saturday. The defender is the third Celtic player to have been instructed to self-isolate while on international duty and the club have vowed to hold talks with national team associations in a … "Clearly, recent events during this international period are very concerning and frustrating," said a club statement www.celticfc.net/news/18634. Published 28 October 2020 NIR BITTON has called for international football to be cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic as the Celtic utility man opened up on the debilitating impact the virus had on him last month. Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton is ready to make a comeback against Lille after being hit "pretty heavy" by Covid-19, says manager Neil Lennon. ... Celtic star Nir Bitton is also out injured. The midfielder admits he underestimated Covid-19 and after it left him unable to stand he has urged the public to take increased care during unprecedented times. Oct 10 (Reuters) - Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Israel, the Scottish Premiership club said on The Israeli tested positive for Coronavirus after his nation lost to Scotland on penalties at Hampden in the Euro 2020 play-off semi-final, and he admits at being surprised by the toll it took on him as an elite sportsman. The morning after the night before, Nir Bitton woke up in his hotel room and noticed that he had no taste and no smell. Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Israel, the Scottish Premiership club said on Saturday. Israel and Celtic defender Nir Bitton tests positive for Covid-19 Club has third player contracting the virus forcing them to self-isolate ahead of a major clash against rivals Rangers Israeli Soccer Star Nir Bitton and Family Subjected to Antisemitic Abuse Following Match Defeat Breakthrough Reached in Gulf Dispute With Qatar: Senior Trump Administration Official Why … "We are in constant dialogue with Nir and look forward to him returning safely to the Celtic squad as soon as possible. The statement reads: "Celtic Football Club can confirm that Nir Bitton has returned a positive Covid-19 test yesterday while on international duty. Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Israel, the Scottish Premiership club said on Saturday. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. Celtic this evening confirmed that Nir Bitton has returned a positive Covid … Israeli Soccer Star Nir Bitton and Family Subjected to Antisemitic Abuse Following Match ... Top UK Jewish Group Slams Leading Daily for Claim That Israel Is Denying Covid … The striker, alongside team-mates Nir Bitton and Hatem Abd Elhamed, was pictured in training for the first time since testing positive for Covid-19. The defender fell ill after playing for Israel against the Czech Republic on Sunday, just days after team-mate Nir Bitton's positive result. View our online Press Pack. Nir Bitton, right, was on the losing side against Scotland on Thursday night at Hampden. "The priority must be the safety of our players at all times. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton has tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty, the Scottish Premiership club have confirmed. The striker, alongside team-mates Nir Bitton and Hatem Abd Elhamed, was pictured in training for the first time since testing positive for Covid-19. Nir Bitton: 'I'll be in big trouble if I'm not ready for Rangers game' The Israel defender was injured playing for his club ahead of his country's play-off semi-final. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. Celtic star Nir Bitton 's wife has given an insight into her husband's new isolation regime after he tested positive for coronavirus.. All players tested at Lennoxtown yesterday returned negative tests. The statement reads: "Celtic Football Club can confirm that Nir Bitton has returned a positive Covid-19 test yesterday while on international duty. Neil Lennon has insisted referee Bobby Madden was wrong to make the game-changing decision to red card Celtic defender Nir Bitton as Rangers won the Old Firm derby 1-0 at Ibrox. Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Israel, the Scottish Premiership club said on Saturday. Celtic star Nir Bitton has tested positive for Covid-19. The midfielder admits he underestimated Covid-19 and after it left him unable to stand he has urged the public to take increased care during unprecedented times. Celtic’s Covid-19 frustrations have intensified after Nir Bitton tested positive while away with Israel. Nir Bitton revealed his burning desire to help Israel to a major finals explained why he was able to confound Neil Lennon and play against Scotland. Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Israel, the Scottish Premiership club said on Saturday. Bitton's international and club team-mate Hatem Elhamed tested negative after the game and there are no concerns he’s been at risk. "The current situation has presented huge challenges for all within football and wider society which we do not underestimate in any way. The Celtic star picked up the deadly coronavirus while away on international duty with Israel. He will now go into a period of self isolation meaning he will miss next week's Old Firm derby. And that means the Israeli defender is OUT of next week's Old Firm clash against Rangers at Parkhead. Nir Bitton tests positive for COVID and will miss Rangers clash as Celtic talk of 'concern and frustration'. Hatem Abd Elhamed and Nir Bitton are also doubtful for this match after contracting COVID-19, although they should be available again soon. Bitton was part of the Israel squad which lost 5-3 on penalties to Scotland in Thursday’s Euro 2020 playoff game at Hampden Park in Glasgow. The statement reads: "Celtic Football Club can confirm that Nir Bitton has returned a positive Covid-19 test yesterday while on international duty. While the Parkhead side 'apportion no blame to any party', Hoops bosses admit this is a difficult position for the club and Scottish football. ", Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Chennai, editing by Pritha Sarkar. 10 October 2020 . Nir Bitton has tested positive for COVID-19, Celtic confirm. Nir Bitton, right, was on the losing side against Scotland on Thursday night at Hampden. Nir Bitton revealed his burning desire to help Israel to a major finals explained why he was able to confound Neil Lennon and play against Scotland. 3. (Reuters) - Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Israel, the Scottish Premiership club said on Saturday. NIR BITTON has called for international football to be cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic as the Celtic utility man opened up on the debilitating impact the virus had on him last month. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. NIR BITTON has told of his Covid-19 hell and revealed: I couldn’t even stand up. The Hoops have confirmed the utility man has returned a positive test while playing for Israel - with the club now facing a Covid-19 crisis. 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"We have worked tirelessly to ensure a safe and secure working environment and since testing has begun our players and medical staff have done a brilliant job in very difficult circumstances. The defender is the third Celtic player to have been instructed to self-isolate while on international duty and the club have vowed to hold talks with national team associations in a bid to minimise the risk of further blows. Article content. "The current situation has presented huge challenges for all within football and wider society which we do not underestimate in any way. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Celtic announced the news in a statement on their official club website. Dichter, Hanegbi apparently also left out of gov't. Nir Bitton then fired Celtic ahead at the break but yet again they could not finish off the job. Celtic star Nir Bitton has opened up on the coronavirus hell he faced after contracting the virus while on international duty with Israel.. ISRAEL boss Willi Ruttensteiner believes the Covid-19 crisis presents an opportunity for a new generation of international stars to shine. Ashdod-born Nir Bitton scored his side's second goal in a 2-2 draw against Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton is ready to make a comeback against Lille after being hit "pretty heavy" by Covid-19, says manager Neil Lennon. Ffs ISRAEL boss Willi Ruttensteiner believes the Covid-19 crisis presents an opportunity for a new generation of international stars to shine. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Celtic duo Nir Bitton and Hatem Abd Elhamed have both tested positive for coronavirus and are now self-isolating, ruling them out of the Old Firm clash on Saturday. Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton has tested positive for the coronavirus while on international duty with Israel, likely ruling him out of next weekend's Old Firm clash against Rangers. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Oct 9, 11:39 Israeli Football player Nir Bitton supports putting aside football for a while to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, after being afflicted with it himself, The Celtic Star reported. : football celtic news celtic in close contact with national teams after nir bitton tests positive for coronavirus 417953 ... Celtic star Nir Bitton is also out injured. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Nir Bitton has opened up on his recent Covid-19 hell Credit: PA:Press Association Bitton admits he underestimated the disease and called for urgent talks to limit who can be involved in … He and his Israeli team-mates had been beaten by Scotland in their Euro 2020 Celtic Football Club statement https://t.co/p0sgYLUAFb. "We send our sincere best wishes to Nir and any other players or staff affected within the Israel squad. WATCH: Israeli Soccer Star Scores for Celtic With Long-range Thunderbolt . The 28-year-old will now join fellow Hoops ace Ryan Christie in missing out on the crunch match with Rangers due to Covid-19 related incidents. Nir Bitton: 'I'll be in big trouble if I'm not ready for Rangers game' The Israel defender was injured playing for his club ahead of his country's play-off semi-final. "Although we will never be complacent, throughout our own club testing programme, our squad has returned around 2,000 individual negative tests since the outbreak of the pandemic, with not one positive test. Odsonne Edouard is also a huge doubt as he self-isolates in France after picking up the illness on Under-21 duty. "While we apportion no blame whatsoever to anyone, this is now a very difficult position for us and, clearly, for all other clubs. Article content. Oct 10 (Reuters) - Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Israel, the Scottish Premiership club said on Elhamed's club and international team-mate, Nir Bitton, tested positive on Friday after playing for Israel against Scotland the previous night. Earlier, Ryan Christie went into self-isolation after coming in contact with Scotland team mate Stuart Armstrong who tested positive for COVID-19, while forward Odsonne Edouard also returned a positive result when playing for France’s Under-21 team. The return of Odsonne Edouard and Nir Bitton as substitutes after recovering from Covid-19 also strengthens Lennon's options for a crucial run of fixtures at home and abroad. The club have also confirmed that ALL players who continue to train at Lennoxtown during the international break have returned negative tests. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Israel, the Scottish Premiership club said on Saturday. Celtic’s Covid-19 frustrations have intensified after Nir Bitton tested positive while away with Israel. 2. Celtic admit they are 'concerned and frustrated' by the number of Covid-19 issues hitting the club during the international break. "Clearly, recent events during this international period are very concerning and frustrating. CELTIC ace Nir Bitton has tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty, ruling him OUT of the derby with Rangers next Saturday. Oct 9, 11:39 Celtic’s Covid-19 frustrations have intensified after Nir Bitton tested positive while away with Israel. Celtic star Nir Bitton has tested positive for Covid-19.. And that means the Israeli defender is OUT of next week's Old Firm clash against Rangers at Parkhead. The defender starred in his side's play-off loss to Scotland on Thursday night. Celtic confirm Nir Bitton has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty. ... has fallen further due to coronavirus. The Hoops have confirmed that the utility man has returned a positive test while playing for Israel - with the club now facing a Covid crisis. 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