Coronavirus symptoms: Headaches, fever, cough, loss of smell and what footballers have experienced on lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic has swept the world and a number of footballers have been confirmed as having contracted it, forcing leagues everywhere to a standstill.

As well-paid athletes, elite-level footballers are ostensibly in a much better position to fight off the virus, but some have reported feeling serious pain and being scared.

There are a few commonly reported symptoms, but those who are asymptomatic can also be carriers and unknowingly spread it.

Some of the main symptoms include:

• Fever 
• Tiredness 
• Dry cough 
• Loss of smell & taste
• Aches & pains
• Sore throat

Goal takes a look at some of the symptoms and experiences reported by footballers who contracted the coronavirus.