Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate
Summary
Switzerland’s captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated by Swiss prosecutors for allegedly using a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. Xhaka admitted to obtaining the certificate due to doubts about the vaccine and is cooperating with authorities while stepping back from upcoming national team games.Key Facts
- Granit Xhaka is under investigation for allegedly using a false Covid-19 vaccine certificate.
- The certificate was needed in Switzerland in 2022 for some travel and activities.
- Xhaka said he had mistrust about the vaccine and made a mistake getting the certificate.
- He accepts responsibility and is cooperating with the investigation.
- Switzerland required Covid certificates for access to some places and travel until spring 2022.
- Xhaka withdrew from Switzerland’s upcoming Nations League matches after the allegations.
- The Swiss Football Association and Xhaka's management will discuss his future with the team.
- Sunderland manager Regis le Bris declined to comment on the situation, saying his focus is on football.
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