Off the PitchFootball.LondonUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
Xhaka Axed from Switzerland Squad Over Fake Jab Certificate
Granit Xhaka has been removed from the Switzerland squad after admitting he obtained a fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
G. Xhaka
player
Who
Granit Xhaka
What
Removed from Switzerland squad
Why
Fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate
Investigation
Lucerne public prosecutor's office
What happened. Granit Xhaka has been axed from the Switzerland squad amid an investigation into whether he obtained a false Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The Lucerne public prosecutor's office is investigating whether Xhaka received the jab or simply secured the certificate.
- Xhaka admitted obtaining a fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate during the pandemic.
- He tested positive for Coronavirus in 2022 while at Arsenal, missing a month of fixtures.
- A doctor in Lucerne was investigated in 2023 for issuing certificates without actual vaccinations.
Xhaka's removal from the squad comes as the investigation continues, with potential legal implications.
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