Sunderland's Granit Xhaka admits forging Covid vaccine certificate, withdraws from Switzerland squad
Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka has publicly admitted to forging a Covid-19 vaccine certificate, leading to his immediate withdrawal from the Switzerland national team. The admission marks a significant disciplinary and reputational blow for the experienced midfielder, who has captained Switzerland in recent years. The incident is likely to attract legal scrutiny and could affect his availability and standing at both club and international level. No further details on potential sanctions from Sunderland or Swiss authorities have been disclosed at the time of reporting.
Read the full story at nytimes.comGranit Xhaka's admission of forging a Covid-19 vaccine certificate is a striking off-field development for one of the Premier League's most high-profile midfielders. Withdrawing from the Switzerland squad cuts him off from international duty at a critical point, and the cloud of a potential legal case raises questions about his short-term availability for Sunderland. Regardless of the legal outcome, the reputational damage and distraction could weigh on a player whose leadership and composure have been central to his revival in English football.
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