Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
Xhaka investigated over Covid certificate
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is under investigation for allegedly obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
G. Xhaka
player
Who
Granit Xhaka
What
Under investigation for forged Covid certificate
When
Allegedly obtained in 2022
Where
Lucerne, Switzerland
What happened. Swiss prosecutors are investigating Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka over allegations he obtained a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. Xhaka posted a statement on social media admitting he acquired a vaccine certificate and apologizing, saying it was a mistake.
- The investigation is being conducted by the public prosecutor's office in Lucerne.
- Xhaka said he had mistrust towards the vaccine and was influenced by worries.
- He pledged to cooperate fully with authorities to establish the facts.
“In this troubled state of mind I acquired a vaccine certificate, instead of clarifying my unanswered questions in the proper way.”
— Granit Xhaka
The investigation will determine whether criminal behavior occurred; Xhaka has said he will cooperate fully.
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