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title: "Granit Xhaka admits fake COVID certificate, misses Swiss matches"
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critic_score: 59
hype_score: 41
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# Granit Xhaka admits fake COVID certificate, misses Swiss matches

*The Switzerland captain will not participate in upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures after admitting to acquiring a false vaccination document.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body (SFV), but relies on anonymous sourcing for potential prison sentence.
- Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together, but lacks quotes from affected parties and doesn't detail next steps.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines and opening sentences suggest potential prison time, which is not confirmed in the reporting.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admitted to obtaining a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
- Xhaka will miss the international camp and UEFA Nations League fixtures.
- The decision was made jointly by the player and the Swiss Football Association (SFV).
- Xhaka stated he acquired the certificate due to an 'agitated emotional state' and 'open questions'.

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has admitted to acquiring a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate. As a result, he will miss the upcoming international camp and UEFA Nations League fixtures. The Swiss Football Association (SFV) reached this decision in agreement with the player.

Xhaka issued a statement saying he acquired the certificate in a "mistake" due to an "agitated emotional state" and "open questions." He added that he now sees his path was not right and that he is cooperating with authorities. The SFV stated that Xhaka informed them of the situation and his intention to take responsibility. The association concluded that it was in the team's best interest for him to complete the gathering without Xhaka, with the situation to be reassessed after the international window.

## Potential consequences

Some reports indicate that Xhaka could face a potential prison sentence of up to five years. The affair is also under investigation by the Lucerne attorney's office.

## Omissions

None of the left-rated digests mention the specific figure of up to five years in prison that Xhaka could face. None of the centre-rated digests mention the specific figure of up to five years in prison that Xhaka could face. None of the right-rated digests mention Xhaka's explanation that he acquired the certificate due to an 'agitated emotional state' and 'open questions'.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 102 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 29% (30)
- Centre: 37% (37)
- Right: 34% (35)

183 of 285 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-22T00:00:31.984Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 9 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-22T00:15:22.946Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports focused on Xhaka's admission of acquiring a fake certificate and his subsequent sidelining from the national team. Several reports highlighted Xhaka's statement explaining his actions as a "mistake" due to an "agitated emotional state" and "open questions." The decision by the Swiss Football Association (SFV) to jointly agree with the player to miss international fixtures was also noted. Some left-rated reports mentioned the potential consequences, including legal investigations.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports centred on Xhaka's admission of using fake vaccination documents and his withdrawal from the national team squad for the UEFA Nations League games. These reports frequently stated that the decision was made jointly by the player and the SFV. The explanation provided by Xhaka, citing an "agitated emotional state" and "open questions" as reasons for acquiring the certificate, was also a common element. Some centre-rated reports mentioned that Xhaka is cooperating with authorities and that the SFV will reassess the situation after the international window.

### Right

- Right-rated reports highlighted the potential serious consequences for Granit Xhaka, including the possibility of a prison sentence of up to five years for purchasing a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate. These reports often stated that Xhaka was dropped from the Swiss national team due to the scandal. Some right-rated reports also mentioned Xhaka's admission of error and his subsequent absence from the Nations League games. The fact that the player admitted to falsifying a certificate was a consistent theme.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- low: 2
- mixed: 22
- high: 55
- unknown: 183
- veryHigh: 22

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260922017900007) — Swiss Captain Xhaka Purchases Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate... Excluded From National Team
- [korean-vibe.com](https://korean-vibe.com/news/newsview.php?ncode=179535639425990) — Swiss Captain Xhaka Purchases Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate... Excluded From National Team
- [urbanlajme.net](https://urbanlajme.net/2026/09/21/hetimi-per-certifikaten-e-covid-19-granit-xhaka-rrezikon-deri-ne-5-vite-burg) — Hetimi per Certifikatën E COVID-19/ Granit Xhaka Rrezikon Der Në 5 Vite Burg
- [L'Interista](https://linterista.it/news/svizzera-falso-certificato-covid-nations-league-capitan-xhaka-200306) — Switzerland: Covid Fake Certificate, No Nations League for Captain Xhaka
- [lagaceta.com.ar](https://lagaceta.com.ar/nota/1154938/mundial-2026/escandalo-suiza-granit-xhaka-admitio-falsifico-certificado-vacunacion-contra-covid19.html) — Scandal in Switzerland: Granit Xhaka Admitted that He Falsified a Vaccination Certificate Against COVID-19
- [Origo](https://origo.hu/sport/sport-futball/2026/09/granit-xhaka-hamis-covid-igazolas-borton) — The Actions of the Footballer Exiled From the National Team Could Have Serious Consequences.
- [Haber Sitesi ODATV](https://odatv.com/guncel/yildiz-futbolcu-itiraf-etti-hapse-girebilir-120163587) — Star Footballer Admits: He Could Go to Jail.
- [El Universo](https://eluniverso.com/deportes/futbol/la-seleccion-de-suiza-aparta-temporalmente-a-xhaka-por-falsificar-un-certificado-de-covid-19-nota) — Switzerland's Selection Temporarily Dismisses Xhaka for Falsifying a COVID-19 Certificate
- [giallorossi.net](https://giallorossi.net/altre-notizie-xhaka-ammette-il-falso-certificato-covid-lascia-la-nazionale-rischia-fino-a-cinque-anni-di-carcere) — OTHER NEWS Xhaka Admits the False Covid Certificate: Leaves the National, Risks up to Five Years in Prison
- [tuttojuve.com](https://tuttojuve.com/altre-notizie/xhaka-combini-obiettivo-juve-confessione-choc-periodo-covid-793923) — Former Target Juve Makes a Shock Confession About the Covid Period
- [Info Arenales - General Arenales](https://infoarenales.com/2026/09/21/enfrento-a-la-seleccion-argentina-en-el-mundial-2026-y-ahora-podria-ir-5-anos-preso-por-falsificar-documentos) — After Measuring with the Argentine National Team in the 2026 World Cup, Now Risks Five Years of Prison by Counterfeiting Documents
- [Il Quotidiano del Sud](https://quotidianodelsud.it/2026/09/21/xhaka-ammette-la-frode-sul-pass-covid-niente-nazionale-rischia-carcere-e-lunga-squalifica) — Xhaka Admits Fraud on the Covid Pass, No National: Risks Prison and Long Disqualification
- [Unknown](https://chosun.com/sports/world-football/2026/09/22/G4ZWKNZZGE4TMOLFGVSWGMBVGM) — Shocking! The World Cup Team Captain Using a 'Forged certificate'... The Explanation Is Even More Outrageous: "Because of Worry and distrust..."
- [jabuka.tv](https://jabuka.tv/xhaka-priznao-ozbiljan-prekrsaj-svicarska-ostala-bez-kapetana) — Xhaka Admitted a Serious Foul, Switzerland Was Left without a Captain
- [mediatalkafrica.com](https://mediatalkafrica.com/302544/granit-xhaka-investigated-over-forged-covid-vaccine-certificate-2022) — Granit Xhaka investigated over forged Covid vaccine certificate 2022
- [SDPnoticias.com](https://sdpnoticias.com/deportes/granit-xhaka-admite-certificado-falso-de-vacunacion-y-se-pierde-la-liga-de-naciones) — Granit Xhaka Accepts False Vaccination Certificate and the UEFA Nations League Is Lost
- [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/deportes/granit-xhaka-admite-usar-documentos-falsos-de-vacunacion-en-suiza-y-se-pierde-la-liga-de-naciones-b3053778.html) — Granit Xhaka Admits to Using False Vaccination Documents in Switzerland and the League of Nations Is Lost
- [newsbiella.it](https://newsbiella.it/2026/09/21/leggi-notizia/argomenti/ultimora/articolo/xhaka-ammette-la-frode-sul-pass-covid-niente-nazionale-rischia-carcere-e-lunga-squalifica.html) — Xhaka Admits Fraud on the Covid Pass, No National: Risks Prison and Long Disqualification
- [ohtuleht.ee](https://ohtuleht.ee/sport/1167371/koroonapassi-voltsinud-sveitsi-jalgpallitahe-osas-algatati-uurimine) — Investigation Launched Into Swiss Football Star Who Faked Corona Passport
- [Calabria News](https://calabrianews.it/xhaka-ammette-la-frode-sul-pass-covid-niente-nazionale-rischia-carcere-e-lunga-squalifica) — Xhaka Admits Fraud on the Covid Pass, No National: Risks Prison and Long Disqualification
- [Rec News | Lontani dal mainstream](https://recnews.it/2026/09/21/xhaka-ammette-la-frode-sul-pass-covid-niente-nazionale-rischia-carcere-e-lunga-squalifica) — Xhaka Admits Fraud on the Covid Pass, No National: Risks Prison and Long Disqualification
- [canaledieci.it](https://canaledieci.it/2026/09/21/xhaka-ammette-la-frode-sul-pass-covid-niente-nazionale-rischia-carcere-e-lunga-squalifica) — Xhaka Admits Fraud on the Covid Pass, No National: Risks Prison and Long Disqualification
- [periodicodaily.com](https://periodicodaily.com/xhaka-ammette-la-frode-sul-pass-covid-niente-nazionale-rischia-carcere-e-lunga-squalifica) — Xhaka Admits Fraud on the Covid Pass, Nothing National: Risks Prison and Long Disqualification Periodic Daily
- [tgrthaber.com](https://tgrthaber.com/spor/dunyaca-unlu-futbolcudan-carpici-itiraf-sahte-koronavirus-sertifikasi-aldigini-acikla-3360663) — World-Famous Footballer Makes Shocking Confession! He Revealed He Obtained a Fake Coronavirus Certificate.
- [Jamaica Gleaner](http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/world-news/20260921/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-using-fake-vaccination) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits using fake vaccination documents, skips Nations League games
- [www.cnews.fr](https://cnews.fr/sport/2026-09-21/football-le-capitaine-de-la-suisse-risque-cinq-ans-de-prison-apres-lutilisation) — Football: Switzerland's Captain Faces Five Years in Prison After Using a Fake Covid Certificate
- [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/sport/calcio/2026/09/21/svizzera-falso-certificato-covid-niente-nations-league-per-capitan-xhaka_a9052673-5418-4572-9b62-db267b77620d.html) — Switzerland: Covid Fake Certificate, No Nations League for Captain Xhaka
- [Naija News - Nigeria News](https://naijanews.com/2026/09/21/granit-xhaka-under-investigation-over-forged-covid-19-certificate) — Granit Xhaka Under Investigation Over Forged Covid-19 Certificate
- [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/sports/article/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-using-fake-vaccination-documents-skips-nations-league-games) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits using fake vaccination documents, skips Nations League games
- [The Week](https://theweek.in/news/sports/2026/09/21/will-granit-xhaka-go-to-jail-swiss-midfielder-under-fire-over-alleged-forgery-case.html) — Will Granit Xhaka go to jail? Swiss midfielder under fire over alleged ...
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/sports/soccer/swiss-captain-xhaka-sidelined-over-fake-covid-certificate-2026-09-21) — Swiss captain Xhaka sidelined over fake COVID certificate
- [Hometown News LP](https://hngnews.com/national_sports/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-using-fake-vaccination-documents-skips-nations-league-games/article_ac10e0e5-c88e-5595-81ec-f2b6d130705a.html) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits using fake vaccination documents, skips Nations League games
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- [24 HU](https://24.hu/sport/foci/2026/09/21/nemzetek-ligaja-svajci-valogatott-granit-xhaka-covid-oltas-csalas) — The Team Captain Was Dropped From the National Team Due to a False Vaccination Certificate
- [Sporting Life](https://sportinglife.ng/xhaka-under-investigation-over-covid-19-certificate) — Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate
- [Agenzia giornalistica Opinione](https://agenziagiornalisticaopinione.it/opinionmix/tribuna-com-premier-league-il-capitano-del-sunderland-granit-xhaka-confessa-di-aver-ottenuto-un-certificato-falso-durante-la-pandemia-di-covid-19) — TRIBUNA.COM * PRIMIER LEAGUE: ... THE CAPITANO DEL SUNDERLAND GRANIT XHAKA CONFESSURE TO GET A FALSE CERTIFICATE DURING COVID'S PANDEMIA - Journalist Agency Opinion. News From Italy - World / Trentino Alto Adige
- [nafeza2world.com](http://nafeza2world.com/Akhbar-Al-Alm/2790011) — Chaka's Window Recognizes "Forging Corona's testimony..." and an Immediate Punishment Awaits Him.
- [Unknown](https://glavcom.ua/sport/news/lider-zbirnoji-shvejtsariji-hranit-dzhaka-pidrobiv-covid-sertifikat-hravets-propustit-matchi-lihi-natsij-1144322.html) — Swiss National Team Leader Granit Jacka Forged Covid Certificate — Player Will Miss League of Nations Matches
- [SIC Notícias](https://sicnoticias.pt/desporto/futebol-internacional/2026-09-21-xhaka-confessa-que-falsificou-certificado-de-vacinacao-ministerio-publico-suico-abre-investigacao-20594270) — Xhaka Confesses that He Falsified Vaccination Certificate, Swiss Public Prosecutor Opens Investigation
- [ilnapolista.it](https://ilnapolista.it/2026/09/xhaka-rischia-cinque-anni-di-carcere-per-aver-falsificato-il-certificato-di-vaccino-covid-allepoca-ero-molto-incerto) — Xhaka Risks Five Years in Prison for Falsifying the Covid Vaccine Certificate: "At the Time I Was Very Uncertain"
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/sports/2164614/sto-stochastro-tis-dikaiosynis-o-tsaka-gia-plasto-pistopoiitiko-covid) — Txaka in the Crosshairs of Justice for Fake Covid Certificate
- [RPP](https://rpp.pe/futbol/futbol-mundial/granit-xhaka-falsifico-un-certificado-de-vacuna-de-covid-19-y-fue-apartado-de-la-seleccion-suiza-noticia-1708571) — Aimed to Be Investigated: Xhaka Forged a Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate and Was Removed From Swiss Selection
- [El Comercio](https://elcomercio.pe/deporte-total/futbol-mundial/granit-xhaka-podria-ir-a-la-carcel-por-cinco-anos-por-falsificar-un-certificado-de-covid-19-durante-pandemia-noticia) — Xhaka Could Go to Jail for Five Years for Falsifying a COVID-19 Certificate During Pandemic
- [Doble Amarilla](https://dobleamarilla.com.ar/por-el-mundo/escandalo--granit-xhaka-se-quedo-sin-convocatoria-en-suiza-y-es-investigado-por-fraude_a6ab142605777e9724649d71b) — Scandal: Granit Xhaka Ran Out of Call in Switzerland and Is Investigated for Fraud
- [The Whistler Nigeria](https://thewhistler.ng/switzerland-captain-xhaka-under-investigation-over-covid-19-certificate) — Switzerland Captain Xhaka Under Investigation Over Covid-19 Certificate
- [Hämeen Sanomat](https://hameensanomat.fi/urheilu/9811122) — Swiss Premier League Star Forged Corona Certificate – Prosecutor Investigates Crime
- [Tamperelainen](https://tamperelainen.fi/urheilu/9811122) — Swiss Premier League Star Forged Corona Certificate – Prosecutor Investigates Crime
- [turkiyegazetesi.com.tr](https://turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/spor/yildiz-futbolcudan-sahte-belge-itirafi-milli-takimdan-cikarildi-1817543) — Star Footballer Confesses to Forging Documents: He Was Removed From the National Team.
- [iSport.ua](https://isport.ua/football/europe/10232517-dzhaka-popal-pod-sledstvie-v-shvejtsarii) — Jaka Was Investigated for an Offence in 2022.
- [BioBioChile](https://biobiochile.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol-internacional/notas-futbol-internacional/2026/09/21/capitan-de-suiza-granit-xhaka-admite-que-falsifico-vacuna-covid.shtml) — Granit Xhaka Admits that He Falsified His Vaccination Against Covid-19: Captain of Switzerland Risks Jail
- [Calcio e Finanza](https://calcioefinanza.it/2026/09/21/xhaka-falso-certificato-covid-svizzera-rischia-cinque-anni) — False Covid Certificate, No Switzerland for Xhaka: Risks up to 5 Years in Prison
- [Portal GMC Online](https://gmconline.com.br/noticias/xhaka-capitao-da-suica-admite-erro-em-caso-de-vacinacao-falsa-e-se-retira-da-liga-das-nacoes) — Xhaka, Captain of Switzerland, Admits Error in Case of False Vaccination and Withdraws From the League of Nations
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- [RTÉ](https://rte.ie/sport/soccer/2026/0921/1592388-xhaka-misses-swiss-camp-over-fake-vaccine-certificate) — Xhaka misses Swiss camp over fake vaccine certificate
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- [Heti Világgazdaság](https://hvg.hu/elet/20260921_granit-xhaka-svajc-valogatott-hamisitott-covid-igazolas) — Granit Xhaka Was Dropped From the Swiss National Team for Forging a Vaccination Certificate
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- [USA Today](https://usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2026/09/21/granit-xhaka-forged-covid-vaccine-certificate-switzerland/91870971007) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits forging Covid vaccination certificate
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- [LiFO](https://lifo.gr/now/world/ektos-ethnikis-elbetias-o-gkranit-tzaka-paradehthike-oti-eihe-plasto-pistopoiitiko) — Granit Jacka, Who Is Not a Swiss National, Admitted that He Had a Fake Vaccination Certificate
- [armsport.am](https://armsport.am/608325) — Xhaka Confessed to the Crime: What Punishment Does the Swiss National Team Captain Face?
- [The42](https://the42.ie/granit-xhaka-7-7168591-Sep2026) — Switzerland to miss captain Xhaka for four games over fake Covid certificate
- [Deia](https://deia.eus/futbol/2026/09/21/xhaka-capitan-suiza-admite-compro-mundial-covid-11568315.html) — Xhaka, Captain of Switzerland, Bought a False Certificate of Vaccination Against Covid
- [Noticias de Navarra](https://noticiasdenavarra.com/futbol/2026/09/21/xhaka-capitan-suiza-admite-compro-mundial-covid-11568318.html) — Xhaka, Captain of Switzerland, Bought a False Certificate of Vaccination Against Covid
- [noticiasdealava.eus](https://noticiasdealava.eus/deportes/2026/09/21/xhaka-capitan-suiza-admite-compro-mundial-covid-11568316.html) — Xhaka, Captain of Switzerland, Bought a False Certificate of Vaccination Against Covid
- [noticiasdegipuzkoa.eus](https://noticiasdegipuzkoa.eus/futbol/2026/09/21/xhaka-capitan-suiza-admite-compro-mundial-covid-11568317.html) — Xhaka, Captain of Switzerland, Bought a False Certificate of Vaccination Against Covid
- [Terra](https://terra.com.br/esportes/futebol/xhaka-admite-vacina-falsa-de-covid-19-e-pede-perdao-foi-um-erro,7f1b61d29468517709747e4ee8332982vik4vzk1.html) — Xhaka Admits Covid-19 Fake Vaccine and Asks for Forgiveness: "It Was a Mistake"
- [sportal.bg](https://sportal.bg/news-2026092112515958127) — Xhaka Risks Football Ban over Fake Vaccine Certificate
- [Football London](https://football.london/arsenal-fc/news/granit-xhaka-vaccination-arsenal-controversy-34648995) — Granit Xhaka axed from squad over fake jab scandal while at Arsenal
- [NDTV](https://sports.ndtv.com/football/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-error-in-fake-vaccination-case-skips-nations-league-games-12076066) — Switzerland Captain Granit Xhaka Admits Error In Fake Vaccination Case, Skips Nations League Games
- [ulusal.com.tr](https://ulusal.com.tr/spor/milli-takim-kaptanindan-soke-eden-itiraf-sahte-kovid-19-asi-sertifikasi-aldim-15102637) — National Team Captain Makes Shocking Confession: "I Obtained a Fake Covid-19 Vaccine certificate."
- [Večernji list](https://vecernji.hr/sport/svicarska-zbog-bizarnosti-ostala-bez-kapetana-lazirao-je-potvrdu-o-cijepljenjju-1997239) — Switzerland Was Left without a Captain Due to Bizarreness_ He Faked the Vaccination Certificate
- [polsatsport.pl](https://polsatsport.pl/wiadomosc/2026-09-21/kapitan-zrezygnowal-z-gry-w-kadrze-przepraszam) — The Captain Has Resigned From the National Team! "I'm sorry."
- [haberglobal.com](https://haberglobal.com/spor/granit-xhaka-sahte-koronavirus-sertifikasi-aldigini-itiraf-etti-545181) — Granit Xhaka Confessed to Obtaining a Fake Coronavirus Certificate.
- [dunya.com](https://dunya.com/spor/isvicre-kaptani-granit-xhaka-itiraf-etti-sahte-asi-sertifikasi-satin-aldim-haberi-840843) — Swiss Captain Granit Xhaka Confessed: I Bought a Fake Vaccination Certificate - Dünya Gazeti
- [dialogos.com.cy](https://dialogos.com.cy/o-tsaka-kindyneyei-me-pente-chronia-fylakisi) — Xhaka Faces Five Years in Prison
- [FotbollDirekt](https://fotbolldirekt.se/internationellt/avslojades-med-falskt-intyg-nu-erkanner-xhaka) — Was Exposed with a False Certificate - Now Xhaka Admits
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/kapitan-sbornoy-shveytsarii-dzhaka-priznalsya-v-pokupke-lipovogo-covid) — Captain Jacca of the Swiss National Team Confessed to Buying a Fake CoViD Certificate.
- [BBC News](https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3qjkpgengn7o) — Granit Xhaka: Switzerland captain under investigation for Covid-19 vaccine certificate issue
- [tvcnews.tv](https://tvcnews.tv/xhaka-withdrawn-from-switzerland-squad-over-fake-covid-certificate) — Xhaka Withdrawn From Switzerland Squad Over Fake Covid Certificate
- [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/3054808/suica-sem-o-capitao-xhaka-por-falso-certificado-covid-19-no-passado) — Xhaka Faked Covid-19 Certificate and Failed Four Games by Switzerland
- [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/sports/football/j-etais-en-proie-a-la-peur-le-suisse-granit-xhaka-encourt-jusqu-a-cinq-ans-de-prison-pour-usage-d-un-faux-certificat-covid-20260921) — "I Was in Fear": Switzerland Granit Xhaka Faces up to Five Years in Prison for Using a Fake Covid Certificate
- [FC Inter 1908](https://fcinter1908.it/ultimora/xhaka-falsificazione-covid-certificato) — Xhaka in Trouble: Faked the Anti-Covid Vaccination Certificate. "I Was Upset and..."
- [Irish Examiner](https://irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41913826.html) — Swiss captain and Sunderland midfielder Xhaka sidelined over fake covid certificate
- [Haber7](https://spor.haber7.com/milli-takim/haber/3661433-uluslar-ligi-oncesi-xhaka-soku-asi-sorusturmasi-nedeniyle-kadro-disi-kaldi) — Xhaka Shock Ahead of Nations League! He's Been Dropped From the Squad Due to a 'Vaccine' Investigation.
- [Halk TV](https://halktv.com.tr/spor/super-ligin-kapisindan-dondu-milli-maclar-oncesi-skandal-ortaya-cikti-1056444h) — They Narrowly Missed Out on Promotion to the Super League: A Scandal Emerged Before the International Matches.
- [fotomac.com.tr](https://fotomac.com.tr/digermillitakimlar/2026/09/21/isvicreden-xhaka-karari-sahte-koronavirus-sertifikasi-nedeniyle) — Xhaka Ruling From Switzerland! Due to Fake Coronavirus certificate...
- [Delo](https://delo.si/sport/nogomet/afera-pred-tekmo-s-slovenijo-xhaka-priznal-ponarejeno-covidno-potrdilo) — Scandal Before the Match with Slovenia: Xhaka Admitted to a Fake Covid Certificate
- [The Hindu](https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/xhaka-fake-vaccination-case-switzerland-nations-league-miss-news/article71491298.ece) — Xhaka admits error in fake vaccination case, skips Switzerland’s Nations League games
- [Jovem Pan News](https://jovempan.com.br/esportes/futebol/futebol-internacional/jogador-da-ultima-copa-admite-ter-falsificado-carteira-de-vacinacao-contra-a-covid-19) — Player of the Last Cup Admits to Falsifying Vaccination License Against Covid-19
- [Daily Star](https://dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/granit-xhaka-admits-obtaining-fake-37684983) — Xhaka admits obtaining fake Covid vaccine certificate as ...
- [sportschau.de](https://sportschau.de/fussball/granit-xhaka-gesteht-erwerb-eines-impfzertifikates,xhaka-impfzertifikat-100.html) — Granite Xhaka Acknowledges Acquisition of Vaccination Certificate
- [online-listing.com](https://online-listing.com/news/blogger/2026/09/21/granit-xhaka-admits-to-receiving-fake-covid-vaccination-certificate-in-2022/happenings) — Granit Xhaka admits to receiving fake Covid vaccination certificate in 2022
- [cyprustimes.com](https://cyprustimes.com/kosmos/gkranit-tsaka-paradechtike-oti-agorase-plasto-pistopoiitiko-covid-kai-kindynevei-me-fylakisi) — Granit Xhaka: Admitted to Buying Fake COVID Certificate and Risks Imprisonment
- [ESPN](https://espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49997811/granit-xhaka-switzerland-covid-19-fake-vaccine-certification-sunderland) — Switzerland drop Xhaka over fake vaccine docs
- [Index](https://index.hu/sport/futball/2026/09/21/granit-xhaka-svajc-covid-oltasi-igazolas-hamisitas-borton-vizsgalat) — National Team Record Holder Could Face Punishment for False Vaccination Certificate
- [Pénzcentrum](https://penzcentrum.hu/sport/20260921/kamu-covid-igazolast-mutogatott-a-legendas-focista-most-ismerte-be-birosagon-kell-felelnie-erte-1205866) — The Legendary Football Player Showed a Fake Covid Certificate: He Just Admitted It, He Will Have to Answer for It in Court
- [fotbolti.net](https://fotbolti.net/news/21-09-2026/xhaka-fekk-falsad-covid-vottord-thvi-hann-treysti-ekki-bolusetningum) — Xhaka Received a Fake Covid Certificate because He Didn't Trust Vaccinations
- [dnews.gr](https://dnews.gr/eidhseis/athlitismos/611665/elvetia-o-granit-tsaka-paradexthike-plasto-pistopoiitiko-emvoliasmoy-gia-ton-covid-tethike-ektos-ethnikis) — Switzerland: Granit Xhaka Admitted to Fake Covid Vaccination Certificate - Dropped From National Team
- [GB News](https://gbnews.com/sport/football/granit-xhaka-premier-league-captain-jail-covid) — Premier League captain at risk of jail time after confessing to Covid vaccine certificate fraud
- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/21/swiss-captain-xhaka-sidelined-over-fake-covid-certificate) — Swiss captain Xhaka sidelined over fake COVID certificate
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/sport/football/granit-xhaka-covid-vaccination-switzerland-squad-b3053563.html) — Granit Xhaka out of Switzerland squad after admitting to faking Covid vaccination
- [Correio da Manhã](https://cmjornal.pt/desporto/futebol/detalhe/suica-sem-o-capitao-da-selecao-de-futebol-por-falso-certificado-covid-19-no-passado) — Switzerland without the Captain of the Football Selection by Fake Covid-19 Certificate in the Past
- [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/premier-league-captain-at-risk-of-jail-time-after-confessing-to-covid-vaccine-certificate-fraud) — Premier League captain at risk of jail time after confessing to Covid vaccine certificate fraud
- [Cumhuriyet](https://cumhuriyet.com.tr/spor/sahte-koronavirus-sertifikasi-iddiasiyla-sorusturma-acilmisti-isvicre-den-granit-xhaka-karari-2539572) — An Investigation Was Launched Into Allegations of a Fake Coronavirus Certificate: Granit Xhaka Ruling From Switzerland.
- [yenicaggazetesi.com](https://yenicaggazetesi.com/granit-xhakadan-yillar-sonra-gelen-itiraf-sahte-sertifika-aldim-1073905h.htm) — Granit Xhaka's Confession Years Later: I Received a Fake Certificate.
- [11freunde.de](https://11freunde.de/international/granit-xhaka-gesteht-erwerb-von-gefaelschten-corona-impfzertifikaten-a-be935d33-bdcd-4618-ba51-469ecd61626c) — Granite Xhaka Acknowledges Acquisition of Fake Corona Vaccine Certificates
- [Qué!](https://que.es/2026/09/21/xhaka-certificado-covid-falso-nations-league) — Xhaka Admits False Covid Certificate and Switzerland Leaves You Out of the Nations League
- [24ur.com](https://24ur.com/sport/nogomet/xhaka-priznal-napako-cutil-sem-nezaupanje-do-cepiva.html) — Xhaka Admits Mistake: I Felt Distrust of the Vaccine
- [Stv](https://news.stv.tv/sport/granit-xhaka-out-of-scotland-clash-amid-covid-vaccine-certificate-investigation) — Granit Xhaka out of Scotland clash amid Covid vaccine certificate investigation
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/09/21/sports/football/salos-me-ton-tsaka-paradextike-oti-agorase-plasto-pistopoiitiko-covid-kindyneyei-me-5-xronia-fylakisi) — Chaos with Tsakas: He Admitted to Buying a Fake Covid Certificate – He Risks 5 Years in Prison
- [Alpha TV](https://alphatv.gr/kosmos/gkranit-tsaka-paradextike-oti-apektise-plasto-pistopoiitiko-emvoliasmou-covid-19) — Granit Chaka: He Admitted to Obtaining a Fake Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/sport/football/granit-xhaka-covid-vaccination-switzerland-squad-b3053563.html) — Granit Xhaka out of Switzerland squad after admitting to faking Covid vaccination
- [Clarin](https://clarin.com/deportes/escandalo-seleccion-suiza-rival-argentina-mundial-2026-apartaron-capitan-truchar-certificado-vacunacion-podria-ir-preso_0_E2ZWJg7JmM.html) — Scandal in the Swiss National Team, Argentina's Rival in the 2026 World Cup: the Captain Was Removed for Trucing a Vaccination Certificate and Could Go to Jail
- [The Telegraph](https://telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/09/21/granit-xhaka-admits-he-faked-covid-vaccine) — Granit Xhaka admits he faked Covid vaccine
- [DV](https://dv.is/433/2026/09/21/gaeti-farid-i-fangelsi-eftir-ad-hafa-falsad-bolusetningarvottord-fyrir-covid-19) — Could Go to Jail After Forging a Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
- [Sportskeeda](https://sportskeeda.com/football/news-granit-xhaka-faces-potential-jail-term-confessing-covid-vaccine-fraud-playing-arsenal) — Granit Xhaka faces potential jail term after confessing COVID vaccine fraud while playing for Arsenal
- [Metro News](https://metro.co.uk/2026/09/21/granit-xhaka-face-jail-admitting-fake-covid-jab-certificate-scandal-29640112) — Granit Xhaka could face jail after admitting to fake Covid jab certificate
- [Sports.ru](https://sports.ru/football/1117377420-dzhaka-podtverdil-chto-poddelal-spravku-o-vakczinaczii-ot-koronavirusa.html) — Jaka Confirmed that He Forged a Certificate of Vaccination Against the Coronavirus: "Then I Didn't Trust the Vaccine and I Was Seriously Afraid. Now I Realize It's a mistake."
- [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/sport/swiss-captain-xhaka-sidelined-over-fake-covid-certificate-6399666) — Swiss captain Xhaka sidelined over fake COVID certificate
- [Ilta-Sanomat](https://is.fi/jalkapallo/art-2000012288637.html) — Fake Scandal: Granit Xhaka Out of the National Team: "It Was a Mistake"
- [Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.](https://tuko.co.ke/sports/football/640509-granit-xhaka-arsenal-star-faces-jail-time-fake-covid-19-scandal) — Granit Xhaka faces jail time for getting fake Covid certificate
- [France24](https://france24.com/en/live-news/20260921-switzerland-to-play-without-xhaka-over-fake-covid-certificate) — Switzerland to play without Xhaka over fake Covid certificate
- [reader.gr](https://reader.gr/athlitismos/tsaka-paradehthike-plasto-pistopoiitiko-emboliasmoy-kai-kindyneyei-me-5-hronia-fylakisi/662291) — Tsaka: Admitted to the Fake Vaccination Certificate and Risks 5 Years in Prison
- [n1info.rs](https://n1info.rs/sport-klub/fudbal/granit-dzaka-reprezentacija-afera-vakcinacija-fudbal) — Granit Xhaka Withdrew From the National Team Due to the Affair with the Vaccination Certificate
- [BT](https://bt.dk/fodbold/knaldet-for-coronafusk-vraget-til-truppen) — The Blow for Corona Fraud: The Wreckage for the Squad
- [nemzetisport.hu](https://nemzetisport.hu/minden-mas-foci/2026/09/hiba-volt-sajnalom-xhaka-elismerte-a-hamisitast-kikerult-a-svajci-keretbol) — "It Was a Mistake. I'm Sorry" - Xhaka Admitted to the Forgery, Was Left Out of the Swiss Squad
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/sports/article/1882096/tsaka-paradehthike-to-plasto-pistopoiitiko-emvoliasmou-kai-kinduneuei-me-5-hronia-fulakisi) — Tsaka: He Admitted to the Fake Vaccination Certificate and Risks 5 Years in Prison!
- [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/sport/granit-xhaka-recunoaste-ca-a-obtinut-un-certificat-fals-de-vaccinare-anti-covid-a-fost-exclus-din-lotul-elvetiei-23810947) — Granit Xhaka Acknowledges that He Has Obtained a False Certificate of Vaccination Against COVID. He Has Been Excluded From the Lot of Switzerland
- [24sata.hr](https://24sata.hr/sport/xhaka-je-zbog-lazne-potvrde-o-cijepljenju-izbacen-iz-momcadi-svicarska-ce-igrati-bez-kapetana-1155760) — Xhaka Was Kicked Out of the Team for a Fake Vaccination Certificate! Switzerland Will Play without a Captain
- [aljazeera.net](https://aljazeera.net/sport/2026/9/21/%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%a8%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%af-%d8%ba%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%86%d9%8a%d8%aa-%d8%aa%d8%b4%d8%a7%d9%83%d8%a7-%d8%b3%d9%88%d9%8a%d8%b3%d8%b1%d8%a7) — A False Testimony Is Taking Down Chaka of Switzerland's Elite and the Police Are Opening an Investigation.
- [Νέα Κρήτη](https://neakriti.gr/athlitismos/podosfairo/2201089_salos-me-ton-gkranit-tsaka-paradehthike-oti-agorase-plasto) — Granit Xhaka's Controversy: He Admitted Buying a Fake Vaccination Certificate – "It Was a Mistake, I Apologize"
- [Joe.co.uk](https://joe.co.uk/sport/sunderland-star-facing-five-years-in-prison-548357) — Sunderland star facing five years in prison
- [Sydsvenskan](https://sydsvenskan.se/sport/xhaka-erkanner-coronafusk-petas-fran-landslaget) — Star Admits to Corona Cheating – Gets Kicked Out of the National Team
- [Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/forged-covid-vaccine-certificate-lands-granit-xhaka-in-trouble-1.500682372) — Forged Covid vaccine certificate lands Granit Xhaka in trouble
- [Vanguard News](https://vanguardngr.com/2026/09/switzerland-to-play-without-xhaka-over-fake-covid-certificate) — Switzerland to play without Xhaka over fake Covid certificate
- [Fréttir - mbl.is](https://mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2026/09/21/xhaka_gaeti_fengid_fimm_ara_fangelsisdom) — Xhaka Could Face Five Years in Prison
- [RTL Info](https://rtl.be/sport/football/football-etranger/cetait-une-erreur-la-suisse-privee-de-son-capitaine-cause-dun-faux-certificat/2026-09-21/article/800871) — "It Was a Mistake": Switzerland Deprived of Its Captain because... of a False Covid Certificate
- [Kick Football](https://kickfootball.fr/news/granit-xhaka-risque-une-lourde-peine-de-prison-a-cause-dun-faux-certificat-covid-201900) — Granit Xhaka Faces a Heavy Prison Sentence because of a False Covid Certificate
- [Kurier](https://kurier.at/sport/fussball/granit-xhaka-corona-covid-19-schweit-nations-league/403192367) — Lock for Switzerland Star Xhaka: Fake Corona Certificates
- [jauns.lv](https://jauns.lv/raksts/sports/729647-sveices-futbola-izlases-kapteinim-draud-nepatiksanas-viltota-covid-19-sertifikata-del) — Swiss Football Team Captain Faces Trouble over Fake Covid-19 Certificate
- [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/sports/national-sports/2026/09/21/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-error-in-fake-vaccination-case-skips-nations-league-games) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits error in fake vaccination case, skips Nations League games
- [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/sports/soccer/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-error-in-fake-vaccination-case-skips-nations-league-games/article_8046e6f8-e567-57a9-955c-368c77efee14.html) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits error in fake vaccination case, skips Nations League games
- [Cecil Daily](https://cecildaily.com/ap/nation/sports/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-error-in-fake-vaccination-case-skips-nations-league-games/article_4d01e0a8-7cf6-5855-acfb-d84a9cd4f082.html) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits error in fake vaccination case, skips Nations League games
- [Daily Jefferson County Union](https://dailyunion.com/sports/national/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-error-in-fake-vaccination-case-skips-nations-league-games/article_95483372-57e3-521b-b07c-a058c37f53c3.html) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits error in fake vaccination case, skips Nations League games
- [Leader-Telegram](https://leadertelegram.com/news/nation-world/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-error-in-fake-vaccination-case-skips-nations-league-games/article_8feef68f-a4ae-5287-a225-728475fa06a1.html) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits error in fake vaccination case, skips Nations League games
- [Rutland Herald](https://rutlandherald.com/sports/pro_national_sports/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-error-in-fake-vaccination-case-skips-nations-league-games/article_b6c6db0f-c38a-5ba4-a00c-763a2d1ebb77.html) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits error in fake vaccination case, skips Nations League games
- [Santa Maria Times](https://santamariatimes.com/ap/sports/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-error-in-fake-vaccination-case-skips-nations-league-games/article_5c91052e-bee4-5f27-ac20-e5d5ac85f216.html) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits error in fake vaccination case, skips Nations League games
- [The Lawton Constitution](https://swoknews.com/coronavirus/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-error-in-fake-vaccination-case-skips-nations-league-games/article_47ad58cb-a99a-55a2-b7e8-252db511cad9.html) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits error in fake vaccination case, skips Nations League games
- [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/spor/tsaka-agorase-plasto-pistopoiitiko-emboliasmoy) — Chaos with Tsakas Who Admitted to Buying a Fake Covid Vaccination Certificate - "It Was a Mistake, I Apologize" - iefimerida.gr
- [Radio France Internationale](https://rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-switzerland-to-play-without-xhaka-over-fake-covid-certificate) — Switzerland to play without Xhaka over fake Covid certificate
- [The Scotsman](https://scotsman.com/sport/football/international/scotlands-opponents-landed-major-blow-as-key-man-pulls-out-of-squad-amid-investigation-with-statement-made-9126472) — Scotland's opponents landed major blow as key man pulls out of squad amid investigation
- [Calcio News 24](https://calcionews24.com/xhaka-shock-niente-svizzera-acquistato-certificato-vaccino-covid-19-parole) — Xhaka Shock, No Switzerland: I Bought a Certificate Against the Covid-19. It Was a Mistake, I'm Sorry.
- [ledauphine.com](https://ledauphine.com/sport/2026/09/21/je-suis-desole-le-capitaine-de-l-equipe-suisse-evince-apres-avoir-falsifie-un-certificat-covid) — Football. "I'm Sorry": the Captain of the Swiss Team Ousted After Falsifying a Covid Certificate
- [Marca](https://marca.com/futbol/premier-league/2026/09/21/suiza-pierde-capitan-xhaka-investigado-falsificar-certificado-vacunas-covid-19.html) — Switzerland Loses Its Captain Xhaka: Investigated for Falsifying a Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate
- [flash.gr](https://flash.gr/mpelades-gia-ton-tzaka-paradechtike-tin-chrisi-plastoy-pistopoiitikoy-emvoliasmoy-1082250) — Antics for Xhakas: He Admitted to Using a Fake Vaccination Certificate
- [Newsit.gr](https://newsit.gr/athlitika/o-gkranit-tsaka-paradextike-oti-apektise-plasto-pistopoiitiko-emvoliasmou-gia-covid-19-kai-kindyneyei-me-poini-fylakisis/4779688) — Granit Xhaka Admitted to Obtaining a Fake Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate and Faces a Prison Sentence
- [watson](https://watson.ch/sport/pro-und-contra/403525063-xhakas-gefaelschtes-covid-zertifikat-wie-hart-soll-er-bestraft-werden) — Does Xhaka's Time Have to End in the Nati? Our Authors Are Divided
- [shz](https://shz.de/sport/fussball/artikel/corona-skandal-um-xhaka-ex-bundesliga-star-droht-aerger-51464888) — Xhaka Scandal: Former Bundesliga Star Admits Purchase of Corona Vaccine Certificates
- [mainwelle.de](https://mainwelle.de/xhaka-gibt-zu-corona-zertifikate-erworben-2444919) — Xhaka Admits: Corona Vaccine Certificates «Acquired»
- [The Scottish Sun](https://thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/16845810/switzerland-granit-xhaka-jail-axed-squad-scotland) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka could face up to five years in jail
- [VG](https://vg.no/sport/i/3pa1K0/xhaka-innroemmer-koronajuks-ute-av-landslagstroppen) — Xhaka Admits to Corona Cheating – Out of the National Team Squad
- [ertsports.gr](https://ertsports.gr/podosfairo/o-tzaka-paradextike-oti-xrisimopoiise-plasto-pistopoiitiko-emvoliasmou) — Xhaka Admitted to Using a Fake Vaccination Certificate - www.ertsports.gr
- [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16147955/Sunderland-captain-Granit-Xhaka-confesses-Covid-vaccine-certificate-fraud-playing-Arsenal-face-JAIL-thrown-Switzerlands-squad.html) — Granit Xhaka confesses to Covid vaccine certificate fraud
- [tuttomercatoweb.com](https://tuttomercatoweb.com/calcio-estero/compro-falsi-certificati-vaccinazione-xhaka-indagato-rischia-5-carcere-2275968) — He Bought False Vaccination Certificates: Xhaka Investigated, Risks up to 5 Years in Prison
- [Nettavisen](https://nettavisen.no/sport/granit-xhaka-innrommer-koronajuks-ute-av-landslagstroppen/s/80-95-95454) — Xhaka Admits to Corona Cheating
- [LaProvence.com](https://laprovence.com/article/sports/3267987686364/football-la-suisse-privee-de-son-capitaine-granit-xhaka-pour-faux-certificat-covid) — Football: Switzerland Deprived of Its Captain Granit Xhaka for False Covid Certificate
- [Daily Express](https://express.co.uk/sport/football/2250319/Granit-Xhaka-Covid-jab-scandal-Sunderland) — Granit Xhaka axed from squad after fake jab scandal as investigation launched
- [SOFOOT.com](https://sofoot.com/breves/le-capitaine-de-la-suisse-granit-xhaka-risque-jusqua-cinq-ans-de-prison-pour-une-histoire-de-faux-certificats-covid) — Granit Xhaka Faces up to Five Years in Prison
- [The Northern Echo](https://thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26566835.sunderland-captain-granit-xhaka-investigation-swiss-police) — Granit Xhaka admits to 'Covid falsification' as Swiss police probe Sunderland skipper
- [Football (soccer) greatest goals and highlights | 101 Great Goals…](https://101greatgoals.com/football/internationals/granit-xhaka-switzerland-fraudulent-covid-certificate) — Xhaka released from Switzerland squad after admitting obtaining a fraudulent Covid certificate
- [Sunderland Echo](https://sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-news-granit-xhaka-switzerland-9125601) — Granit Xhaka issues statement on COVID certificate allegations
- [Frankfurter Allgemeine](https://faz.net/aktuell/sport/fussball/fussballspieler-granit-xhaka-legt-gestaendnis-ueber-erworbenes-corona-impfzertifikat-ab-accg-201247838.html) — Footballer Granit Xhaka Makes Confession About Acquired Corona Vaccine Certificate
- [sport.de](https://sport.de/news/ne17173237/keine-reise-zur-nationalmannschaft-xhaka-mit-gestaendnis-in-impfaffaere) — Xhaka With Confession in Vaccines
- [Le Temps](https://letemps.ch/sport/football/granit-xhaka-admet-s-etre-procure-un-faux-certificat-covid-et-ne-participera-pas-au-rassemblement-de-la-nati) — Granit Xhaka Admits to Having Obtained a False Covid Certificate and Will Not Participate in the Nati Rally
- [Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung](https://waz.de/sport/article413213511/eklat-um-ex-bundesliga-star-xhaka-gesteht-erwerb-eines-impfzertifikates.html) — Eklat Um Ex-Bundesliga-Star: Xhaka Admits Acquisition of Vaccination Certificate
- [Westfalenpost](https://wp.de/sport/article413213511/eklat-um-ex-bundesliga-star-xhaka-gesteht-erwerb-eines-impfzertifikates.html) — Eklat Um Ex-Bundesliga-Star: Xhaka Admits Acquisition of Vaccination Certificate
- [braunschweiger-zeitung.de](https://braunschweiger-zeitung.de/sport/article413213511/eklat-um-ex-bundesliga-star-xhaka-gesteht-erwerb-eines-impfzertifikates.html) — Eklat Um Ex-Bundesliga-Star: Xhaka Admits Acquisition of Vaccination Certificate
- [ikz-online.de](https://ikz-online.de/sport/article413213511/eklat-um-ex-bundesliga-star-xhaka-gesteht-erwerb-eines-impfzertifikates.html) — Eklat Um Ex-Bundesliga-Star: Xhaka Admits Acquisition of Vaccination Certificate
- [nrz.de](https://nrz.de/sport/article413213511/eklat-um-ex-bundesliga-star-xhaka-gesteht-erwerb-eines-impfzertifikates.html) — Eklat Um Ex-Bundesliga-Star: Xhaka Admits Acquisition of Vaccination Certificate
- [wr.de](https://wr.de/sport/article413213511/eklat-um-ex-bundesliga-star-xhaka-gesteht-erwerb-eines-impfzertifikates.html) — Eklat Um Ex-Bundesliga-Star: Xhaka Admits Acquisition of Vaccination Certificate
- [Chronicle Live](https://chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-granit-xhaka-vaccination-switzerland-34647681) — Sunderland star Granit Xhaka axed from squad after fake jab scandal
- [Die Presse](https://diepresse.com/41282469/granit-xhaka-hat-corona-zertifikat-gefaelscht-ermittlungen-gegen) — "It Was Very Insecure: Swiss Football Star Xhaka Admits that...
- [Tages-Anzeiger](https://tagesanzeiger.ch/granit-xhaka-verzicht-auf-die-nations-league-spiele-444982645619) — Granite Xhaka Acknowledges Purchase of Corona Vaccine Confirmation
- [gazetaweb.com](https://gazetaweb.com/noticias/esportes/internacional/capitao-da-suica-e-afastado-do-time-apos-admitir-uso-de-certificado-falso-937122) — Captain of Switzerland Is Removed From the Team After Admitting Use of False Certificate
- [Metrópoles](https://metropoles.com/esportes/xhaka-admite-ter-falsificado-carteira-de-vacinacao-contra-covid-19) — Xhaka Admits to Falsifying Vaccination License Against Covid-19
- [nachrichten.at](https://nachrichten.at/sport/fussball/fussball-international/gefaelschtes-covid-zertifikat-staatsanwaltschaft-ermittelt-gegen-schweiz-kapitaen-xhaka;art191891,4214052) — Fake Covid Certificate: Prosecutor's Office Investigates Switzerland-Captain Xhaka
- [suedtirolnews.it](https://suedtirolnews.it/sport/gefaelschtes-covid-zertifikat-pause-fuer-schweizer-xhaka) — Fake Covid Certificate – Break for Swiss Xhaka
- [vienna.at](https://vienna.at/gefaelschtes-covid-zertifikat-pause-fuer-schweizer-xhaka/10482758) — Granite Xhaka: Fake Covid Certificate and Nations League Pause
- [Zëri](https://zeri.info/sport/637930/tronditje-te-zvicra-granit-xhakes-si-lejohet-te-luaje-per-ligen-e-kombeve) — Tronditje Te Zvicra, Granit Xhakës S’i Lejohet Të Luajë Për Ligën E Kombeve - Lajmet E Fundit
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/esportes/futebol/futebol-internacional/capitao-da-suica-e-afastado-do-time-apos-admitir-uso-de-certificado-falso) — Captain of Switzerland Is Removed From the Team After Admitting Use of False Certificate
- [Folha de S.Paulo](https://redir.folha.com.br/redir/online/emcimadahora/rss091/*https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/esporte/2026/09/capitao-da-suica-xhaka-e-afastado-por-uso-de-certificado-falso-de-vacinacao-contra-covid.shtml) — Captain of Switzerland, Xhaka Is Removed by Use of False Certificate of Vaccination Against Covid - 21/09/2026
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/09/21/switzerland-captain-granit-xhaka-admits-error-in-fake-vaccination-case-skips-nations-league-games) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits error in fake vaccination case, skips Nations League games
- [La Dépêche du Midi](https://ladepeche.fr/2026/09/20/vise-par-une-enquete-pour-lusage-dun-faux-certificat-covid-il-risque-jusqua-5-ans-de-prison-lancien-joueur-darsenal-granit-xhaka-face-a-la-justice-13560201.php) — Targeted by an Investigation for the Use of a False Covid Certificate, He Faces up to 5 Years in Prison: Arsenal Granit Xhaka's Former Player Facing Justice
- [dynamo.kiev.ua](https://dynamo.kiev.ua/news/738015-kapitan-sbornoj-shvejtsarii-okazalsya-pod-sledstviem) — The Captain of the Swiss National Team Was Under Investigation.
- [Apollo News](https://apollo-news.net/soll-corona-impfung-vorgetaeuscht-haben-ermittlungen-gegen-kapitaen-der-schweizer-nationalmannschaft-granit-xhaka) — Corona Vaccination Is Supposed to Have Faked: Investigation Against Captain of the Swiss National Team Granit Xhaka
- [The Daily Sceptic](https://dailysceptic.org/2026/09/20/football-star-xhaka-under-investigation-for-fake-covid-19-vax-certificate) — Football Star Xhaka Under Investigation for Fake COVID-19 Vax Certificate
- [BANA KENYA  -BANA NEWS | ENTERTAINMENT | BREAKING NEWS| SPORTS | OPINIONS | FASHION | LIFESTYLE](https://bana.co.ke/2026/09/swiss-probe-targets-xhaka-over-alleged-fake-covid-papers.html) — Swiss Probe Targets Xhaka Over Alleged Fake Covid Papers
- [voetbalprimeur.be](https://voetbalprimeur.be/nieuws/2137695/onderzoek-naar-xhaka-vanwege-vermeend-vals-vaccinatiebewijs.html) — Swiss Investigation Into Xhaka Due to Alleged Fake Vaccination Certificate
- [football-addict](https://football-addict.com/fr/article/general/faux-certificats-covid-le-capitaine-de-thomas-meunier-et-malick-fofana-dans-le-viseur-de-la-justice-suisse/6aafb662ac726660750661b3) — False Covid Certificates: the Captain of Thomas Meunier and Malick Fofana in the Sights of Swiss Justice
- [walfoot.be](https://walfoot.be/news/2026-09-20/faux-certificats-covid-le-capitaine-de-thomas-meunier-et-malick-fofana-dans-le-viseur-de-la-justice-suisse) — False Covid Certificates: the Captain of Thomas Meunier and Malick Fofana in the Sights of Swiss Justice
- [voetbalprimeur.nl](https://voetbalprimeur.nl/nieuws/2137676/onderzoek-naar-xhaka-vanwege-vermeend-vals-vaccinatiebewijs.html) — Swiss Investigation Into Xhaka Due to Alleged Fake Vaccination Certificate
- [standartnews.com](https://standartnews.com/sport/skandal-policiyata-pogna-kapitan-na-nacionalen-otbor-647555.html) — Scandal! Police Chase National Team Captain - Sports — News Standard
- [dhnet.be](https://dhnet.be/sports/football/europe/championnatsetrangers/2026/09/20/granit-xhaka-au-coeur-dune-affaire-de-faux-certificats-covid-il-collabore-en-toute-transparence-UNIPCUXTV5CRHOOJCPHJMR7EBQ) — Granit Xhaka at the Heart of a Case of False Covid Certificates: "He Collaborates Transparently"
- [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/fake-covid-19-vaccination-certificates-former-arsenal-star-granit-xhaka-under-investigation/articleshow/134365699.cms) — Fake Covid-19 vaccination certificates? Former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka under investigation
- [De Telegraaf](https://telegraaf.nl/sport/voetbal/zwitsers-om-onderzoekt-sunderland-captain-granit-xhaka-om-vermeende-valse-coronacertificaten/161704249.html) — Swiss Public Prosecution Service Investigates Sunderland Captain Granit Xhaka for Alleged Fake Coronavirus Certificates
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/voetbal/onderzoek-voetballer-xhaka-om-vermeende-valse-coronacertificaten) — Footballer Xhaka Under Investigation for Alleged Fake Coronavirus Certificates
- [Vijesti](https://vijesti.me/sport/fudbal/827519/granitu-dzaki-prijeti-do-pet-godina-zatvora-zbog-sumnji-u-laziranje-potvrde-o-vakcinaciji-protiv-covid-19) — Granit Xhaka Faces up to Five Years in Prison on Suspicion of Forging a Certificate of Vaccination Against COVID-19
- [Net.hr](https://net.hr/sport/nogomet/svicarski-kapetan-granit-xhaka-pod-istragom-zbog-navodnih-laznih-covid-potvrda-67ddc605-b4bc-11f1-936f-9600040c8f8e) — Switzerland Captain Under Investigation: Police Have Spoken Out, Here's What He Is Suspected Of
- [archysport.com](https://archysport.com/2026/09/granit-xhaka-under-investigation-over-alleged-fake-covid-vaccination-certificate) — Granit Xhaka Under Investigation Over Alleged Fake Covid Vaccination Certificate - Archysport
- [SpaceMoney](https://spacemoney.com.br/esportes/xhaka-certificado-falso-vacina) — Suspicion of Fake Vaccine Certificate Involves Xhaka
- [DR](https://dr.dk/sporten/fodbold/schweizisk-fodboldstjerne-efterforskes-mulig-coronafusk) — Swiss Football Star Investigated for Possible Coronavirus Fraud
- [berlingske.dk](https://berlingske.dk/sport/schweizisk-fodboldstjerne-efterforskes-for-mulig-coronafusk) — Swiss Football Star Investigated for Possible Coronavirus Fraud
- [avisendanmark.dk](https://avisendanmark.dk/sport/schweizisk-fodboldstjerne-efterforskes-for-mulig-coronafusk?rss) — Swiss Football Star Investigated for Possible Coronavirus Fraud
- [replicaonline.ro](https://replicaonline.ro/fotbal-capitanul-elvetiei-granit-xhaka-anchetat-pentru-obtinerea-certificatului-fals-de-vaccinare-impotriva-covid-668868) — Football: Captain of Switzerland, Granit Xhaka, Investigation to Obtain the False Certificate of Vaccination Against Covid
- [Vesti online](https://vesti-online.com/skandal-u-svajcarskoj-granit-dzaka-pod-istragom) — Scandal in Switzerland: Granit Xhaka Under Investigation for Covid Confirmation
- [Habertürk](https://haberturk.com/spor/granit-xhaka-ya-sahte-koronavirus-sertifikasi-iddiasiyla-sorusturma-acildi-3913687) — Granit Xhaka Is Under Investigation for Allegedly Issuing Fake Coronavirus Certificates.
- [СПОРТ.UA](https://sport.ua/news/908626-kapitan-sbornoy-shveytsarii-mozhet-poluchit-tyuremniy-srok) — The Captain of the Swiss National Team May Be Sentenced to Imprisonment.
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/spor/isvicre-milli-takim-kaptani-xhaka-ya-sahte-asi-20253966-haberi) — An Investigation Has Been Launched Into Swiss National Team Captain Xhaka Regarding a Forged Vaccination Certificate.
- [FCUpdate.nl](https://fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/2026/09/granit-xhaka-onderzoek-valse-coronacertificaten) — Criminal Investigation: Top Footballer Suspected of Falsifying Coronavirus Vaccination
- [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/sports/former-arsenal-star-granit-xhaka-under-criminal-investigation-in-switzerland-over-alleged-forged-covid-19-certificate-details-inside-288315) — Former Arsenal Star Granit Xhaka Under Criminal Investigation In Switzerland Over Alleged Forged COVID-19 Certificate
- [newsweek.ro](https://newsweek.ro/sport/scandal-elvetia-parchetul-cerceteaza-granit-xhaka-certificat-fals-vaccinare-covid) — Giant Scandal in Switzerland: Park Researches Granit Xhaka, Fake Certificate of Vaccination Covid • Newsweek Romania
- [golazo.ro](https://golazo.ro/granit-xhaka-covid-19-fals-elvetia-186650) — Grand Scandal in Switzerland. The National Captain, Investigated for an Alleged Fake COVID Certificate! What a Risk
- [Dnevni list Danas](https://danas.rs/sport/granit-dzaka-zatvor) — The Swiss Write: Granit Xhaka Faces up to Five Years in Prison?
- [Ekstra Bladet](https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/engelsk_fodbold/PremierLeague/xhaka-efterforskes-for-corona-fusk/11294917) — Xhaka Is Being Investigated for Corona Cheating
- [Javanews.al](https://javanews.al/hetim-ndaj-granit-xhakes-ne-zvicer-ja-cfare-ka-zbuluar-prokuroria-per-kapitenin) — Hetimndaj Granit Xhakës Në Zvicër, Ja Çfarë Ka Zbuluar Prokuroria Për Kapitenin
- [COPE | Noticias y radio online](https://cope.es/programas/tiempo-de-juego/noticias/granit-xhaka-aparece-escandalo-vacunas-covid-exponerse-fuerte-pena-20260919_3439862.html) — Granit Xhaka Appears in a Scandal with Covid Vaccines and Could Be Exposed to a Heavy Penalty
- [The Objective | Periodismo ethos](https://theobjective.com/deportes/futbol/2026-09-19/futbolista-xhaka-certificados-falsos-vacunacion) — Footballer Xhaka, Investigated for Alleged False Certificates of Covid-19 Vaccination
- [Spiegel](https://spiegel.de/sport/fussball/granit-xhaka-ermittlungen-wegen-corona-impfzertifikaten-a-7c26667a-6396-46db-b1b9-32266ccf8cee) — Granite Xhaka: Investigation Into Suspected Fake Corona Vaccine Certificates
- [Blikk.hu](https://blikk.hu/sport/granit-xhaka-covid-oltas-buntetoeljaras-kihallgatas-svajc/954gnl7) — Criminal Proceedings Have Been Launched Against the Team Captain for Allegedly Cheating on the Covid Vaccine – He Will Be Questioned in October
- [rnd.de](https://rnd.de/sport/ermittlungen-gegen-granit-xhaka-wegen-mutmasslich-gefaelschten-corona-impfzertifikaten-CQZERT4KUZBDLB62PKOW3XLXQM.html) — Granite Xhaka Suspected: Investigations Into False Vaccination Certificates
- [stol.it](https://stol.it/artikel/sport/impfzertifikat-gefaelscht-ermittlungen-gegen-xhaka-laufen) — Vaccine Certificate Forged? Run Investigation Against Xhaka
- [Expressen](https://expressen.se/sport/fotboll/premier-league/granit-xhaka-utreds-for-forfalskat-covidintyg) — Under Investigation for False Certificate – Risks Prison Sentence
- [Kronen Zeitung](https://krone.at/4301189) — Corona Vaccination Faked? Xhaka in Distress
- [t-online](https://t-online.de/sport/fussball/international/id_101443026/granit-xhaka-gefaelschte-impf-zertifikate-ermittlungen-gegen-schweizer.html) — Fake Vaccination Certificates? Investigation Against Ex-Bundesliga Professional
- [Welt](https://welt.de/sport/fussball/article6aae67e3708e760b5e064066/fussball-corona-impfnachweis-gefaelscht-staatsanwaltschaft-ermittelt-gegen-granit-xhaka.html) — Football: Corona Vaccination Certificate Faked? Procuratorate Investigates Granite Xhaka
- [saarbruecker-zeitung.de](https://saarbruecker-zeitung.de/sport/fussball/auslandsfussball/ermittlungen-gegen-xhaka-wegen-corona-impfzertifikaten_aid-155079909) — Swiss Captain: Investigation Against Xhaka for Corona Vaccination Certificates
- [Tiroler Tageszeitung Online](https://tt.com/artikel/30942613/ermittlungen-gegen-schweizer-teamkapitaen-xhaka-wegen-corona-impfzertifikaten) — Investigation Against Swiss Captain Xhaka for Corona Vaccination Certificates
- [seznamzpravy.cz](https://seznamzpravy.cz/clanek/sport-fotbal-fotbalistu-xhaku-podezrivaji-ze-mel-falesny-ockovaci-certifikat-315730) — Footballer Xhaka Is Suspected of Having a Fake Vaccination Certificate - Seznam Zprávy
- [FOCUS online](https://focus.de/sport/fussball/corona-impfzertifikate-gefaelscht-ermittlungen-gegen-xhaka_c6003303-d32c-4a07-9b86-441ee24e4eac.html) — Corona Vaccine Certificates Faked? Investigation Against Xhaka
- [onetz.de](https://onetz.de/sport/ermittlungen-gegen-xhaka-wegen-corona-impfzertifikaten-id5505854.html) — Investigation Against Xhaka for Corona Vaccine Certificates
- [aachener-zeitung.de](https://aachener-zeitung.de/dpa/ermittlungen-gegen-xhaka-wegen-corona-impfzertifikaten/161687314.html) — Investigation Against Xhaka for Corona Vaccine Certificates
- [noz.de](https://noz.de/sport/fussball/artikel/ermittlungen-gegen-xhaka-wegen-corona-impfzertifikaten-51457978) — Investigation Against Xhaka for Corona Vaccine Certificates
- [volksfreund.de](https://volksfreund.de/sport/fussball/auslandsfussball/ermittlungen-gegen-xhaka-wegen-corona-impfzertifikaten_aid-155079923) — Swiss Captain: Investigation Against Xhaka for Corona Vaccination Certificates
- [wz.de](https://wz.de/sport/fussball/international/ermittlungen-gegen-xhaka-wegen-corona-impfzertifikaten_aid-155079913) — Investigation Against Xhaka for Corona Vaccine Certificates
- [n-tv](https://n-tv.de/sport/fussball/Staatsanwaltschaft-ermittelt-gegen-Granit-Xhaka-id31324331.html) — Vertebra Around Corona Vaccine Certificate: Procuratorate Investigating Granite Xhaka
- [Sporting News](https://goal.com/en/news/the-public-prosecutor-opens-an-investigation-into-xhaka-what-happened/blt4db8573dee258cdc) — The public prosecutor opens an investigation into Xhaka: what happened?
- [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/granit-xhaka-sunderland-captain-under-investigation-over-suspected-forged-covid-certificate) — Granit Xhaka: Sunderland captain under investigation over suspected forged Covid certificate
- [sport.cz](https://sport.cz/clanek/fotbal-ve-svycarsku-bobtna-skandal-kapitan-narodaku-mel-podvadet-5538249) — A Scandal Is Brewing in Switzerland. The Captain of the National Team Was Accused of Cheating.
- [Telegraf – Najnovije vesti](https://telegraf.rs/sport/fudbal/4399352-pokazivao-albanskog-orla-velicao-ovk-i-tacija-i-razljutio-srbiju-dzaka-lazirao-vakcinu-protiv-koronavirusa) — Showed the "Albanian" Eagle, Glorified Thaci and Angered Serbia, Xhaka Faked the Vaccine Against the Coronavirus
- [Klix](https://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/skandal-u-svicarskoj-granit-xhaka-pod-istragom-zbog-laznog-covid-certifikata-prijeti-mu-i-zatvor/260919040) — Scandal in Switzerland: Granit Xhaka Under Investigation for a Fake Covid Certificate, He Is Also Threatened with Prison
- [gsp.ro](https://gsp.ro/international/campionate/scandal-de-proportii-in-elvetia-granit-xhaka-certificat-covid-980487.html) — Scandal of Proportions in Switzerland! A Criminal Procedure Has Been Opened Against the Team Captain » Risks up to 5 Years in Prison
- [IndexHR](https://index.hr/sport/clanak/xhaka-podrzao-ratne-zlocince-a-sada-je-pod-istragom-zbog-laziranja-covid-potvrde/2836296.aspx) — Xhaka Supported War Criminals, and Now He Is Under Investigation for Forging a Covid Certificate
- [Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)](https://srf.ch/sport/fussball/fussball-allgemein/verfahren-eingeleitet-ermittlungen-gegen-xhaka-wegen-gefaelschtem-covid-zertifikat) — Proceedings Initiated - Investigation Against Xhaka for Falsified Covid Certificate
- [RTS](https://rts.ch/sport/football/2026/article/granit-xhaka-enquete-pour-un-possible-faux-certificat-covid-29361624.html) — Granit Xhaka: Investigation for Possible False Covid Certificate
- [Aftonbladet](https://aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/a/8paBQE/granit-xhaka-utreds-for-forfalskat-covid-intyg-i-schweiz) — The Star Is Being Investigated – After the Doctor's Findings
- [Oculus News](https://ocnal.com/2026/09/granit-xhaka-under-criminal.html) — Granit Xhaka Under Criminal Investigation in Switzerland Over COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
- [Bild](https://bild.de/sport/fussball/staatsanwalt-ermittelt-gegen-granit-xhaka-es-geht-um-corona-zertifikate-6aad87ac708e760b5e06389d) — Prosecutor Investigates Granite Xhaka! It's About Corona Certificates
- [Neue Zürcher Zeitung](https://nzz.ch/sport/fussball/hat-sich-granit-xhaka-der-captain-des-fussball-nationalteams-ein-gefaelschtes-covid-zertifikat-besorgt-ld.10024543) — Did Granite Xhaka Get a Fake Covid Certificate?
- [Gazeta Shqiptare Online](https://gazetashqiptare.al/2026/09/18/probleme-per-xhaken-perfundon-nen-hetim-ne-zvicer) — Problems for Xhaka, Ends up Under Investigation in Switzerland
- [albeu.com](https://albeu.com/sport/prokuroria-e-luzernit-hap-procedure-penale-ndaj-granit-xhakes-per-certifikaten-e-vaksinimit/1017903) — Prokuroria and Luzernit Hap Procedurë Criminale Ndaj Granit Xhakës Për Certificikatën E Vaksinimit
- [Telegrafi](https://telegrafi.com/granit-xhaka-ne-telashe-prokuroria-zvicerane-nis-procedure-penale-ndaj-tij) — Granit Xhaka in Trouble, Swiss Prosecutors Launch Criminal Proceedings Against Him
- [Inside Paradeplatz](https://insideparadeplatz.ch/2026/09/18/xhaka-im-elend-zweiter-fischer-impf-betrueger) — Xhaka in Misery: Vaccine Cheaters Like Hockey Fishers?
- [KOHA.net](https://koha.net/futboll/xhaka-nen-hetime-dyshohet-per-falsifikimin-e-certifikates-se-covid-it) — Xhaka Under Investigation by the Lucerne Prosecutor's Office
- [20 Minuten](https://20min.ch/story/covid-impfung-gefaelschtes-impf-zertifikat-ermittlungen-gegen-xhaka-aufgenommen-103635521) — Investigation Against Granite Xhaka: Focus on Counterfeit Vaccination Certificate
- [nau.ch](https://nau.ch/sport/fussball/ermittlungen-gegen-granit-xhaka-covid-zertifikat-gefalscht-67178172) — Investigation Against Granite Xhaka: Covid Certificate Faked?
- [Blick](https://blick.ch/schweiz/strafverfahren-gegen-nati-captain-eingeleitet-hat-xhaka-gefaelschtes-covid-zertifikat-gekauft-id22266006.html) — Lucerne Public Prosecutor's Office Investigates Granit Xhaka

## Questions

**Why will Granit Xhaka miss the international camp?**

Granit Xhaka will miss the international camp and UEFA Nations League fixtures because he admitted to acquiring a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate. The Swiss Football Association (SFV) made this decision jointly with the player.

**What did Granit Xhaka say about acquiring the certificate?**

Xhaka stated he acquired the certificate in a "mistake" due to an "agitated emotional state" and "open questions." He acknowledged that this path was not right and that he is cooperating with authorities.

**What are the potential consequences for Xhaka?**

According to some reports, Xhaka faces a potential prison sentence of up to five years. The affair is also under investigation by the Lucerne attorney's office.

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