Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
Xhaka Axed by Switzerland After Fake Covid Certificate Admission
Granit Xhaka has been dropped by Switzerland after confessing he used a forged Covid vaccine certificate in 2022.
G. Xhaka
player
Who
Granit Xhaka
What
Admitted to fake Covid vaccine certificate
When
2022
Where
Switzerland squad
What happened. Granit Xhaka has been removed from the Switzerland squad after admitting he obtained a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. Swiss authorities are investigating, and he could face a fine or up to five years in prison.
- Xhaka says he had a deep distrust of the vaccine and did not use proper channels.
- He will miss Switzerland's Nations League matches against North Macedonia, Scotland and Slovenia.
- The Swiss FA will re-evaluate the situation after the international window.
“I felt deep distrust of the vaccine and was plagued by fear and uncertainty.”
— Granit Xhaka
Xhaka is expected to provide his account to Swiss authorities next month as the investigation continues.
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