Granit Xhaka admits fake Covid certificate amid Swiss probe

Sunderland's captain is under investigation in Switzerland after admitting he obtained a fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

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What happened. Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has admitted obtaining a fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate after an investigation was launched in Switzerland. The Lucerne public prosecutor's office is looking into allegations that the 33-year-old obtained the certificate from a Swiss doctor whose practice was searched by police in 2023.

• Authorities allege the doctor forged certificates for some clients instead of vaccinating them.
• Xhaka said he was uncertain and had serious concerns about the vaccine at the time.
• He addressed the matter personally in a statement on Instagram.

“I obtained a fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate”

— Granit Xhaka

The investigation by Swiss authorities continues, with Xhaka having publicly acknowledged the matter from his past.

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