# Xhaka investigated over alleged fake Covid certificate

https://mins.news/en/item/67365

- BBC News, 2026-09-21 12:21 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3qjkpgengn7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated by prosecutors in Lucerne over allegations that he obtained a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. Xhaka said mistrust and uncertainty influenced his decision, called it a mistake and pledged to cooperate. He has withdrawn from Switzerland’s upcoming Nations League matches.

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