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Swiss captain Xhaka sidelined over fake COVID certificate

Pakistan Published 21 September 2026, 16:31 · archived 21 Sep 2026

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka will miss the international camp after admitting he acquired a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate, the Swiss Football Association (SFV) said on Monday. The decision was reached jointly by the player and SFV leadership after Xhaka issued a public statement acknowledging his actions. “In this agitated emotional state, I acquired a vaccination certificate instead of clarifying my open questions through the intended path,” Xhaka wrote in a statement on social media. “Today I see clearly that this path was not right. It was a mistake. I am sorry.” Xhaka, 33, adde...

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