Swiss captain Xhaka sidelined over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate
Summary
Switzerland’s football captain Granit Xhaka will not join the international team camp after admitting he got a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate. The Swiss Football Association and Xhaka agreed he should sit out to focus on the team’s upcoming games.Key Facts
- Granit Xhaka admitted publicly that he obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
- Xhaka received the suspension together with the Swiss Football Association (SFV).
- Xhaka is 33 years old and plays for Sunderland in the Premier League.
- He is Switzerland’s most capped player with 152 international appearances since 2011.
- SFV president Peter Knaebel supported Xhaka’s decision to take responsibility.
- The Swiss team is preparing for UEFA Nations League matches against North Macedonia, Scotland, and Slovenia.
- The SFV will review Xhaka’s situation after the international matches.
- Xhaka said he made a mistake and is cooperating with authorities.
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