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Granit Xhaka: Sunderland captain handed suspended fine over Covid-19 certificate

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026grace

Sunderland midfielder and Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says he has been given a suspended penalty of 150,000 Swiss francs (£136,000) after acquiring a fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The 34-year-old allegedly obtained the document in 2022, when it was required in Switzerland for certain international journeys. He said the punishment would remain suspended for two years […]

Granit Xhaka: Swiss Captain Investigated Over Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate Issue

September 21, 2026September 22, 2026grace

Swiss captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated by prosecutors in Switzerland over claims that he acquired a fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The 33-year-old allegedly secured the document in 2022, when it was required in Switzerland for certain international journeys. Lucerne’s public prosecutor confirmed that an inquiry had begun to establish whether a criminal offence was […]