# Swiss captain Xhaka sidelined over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate

https://mins.news/en/item/67401

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-21 13:20 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/21/swiss-captain-xhaka-sidelined-over-fake-covid-19-vaccination-certificate?traffic_source=rss

> Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka will miss the national team camp after admitting he obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate. Xhaka called it a mistake and apologised, while saying he is cooperating with authorities. The Swiss Football Association will reassess the situation after the international window.

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