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Granit Xhaka Admits to 'Covid Falsification' as Swiss Police Probe Sunderland Skipper
Xhaka admitted he obtained a vaccination certificate without being vaccinated and will be questioned as Swiss authorities consider criminal proceedings.
- Switzerland removed Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka from the national squad amid an investigation into his alleged acquisition of a fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
- The Lucerne Cantonal Prosecutor launched an investigation into a doctor suspected of issuing fraudulent vaccination certificates during the pandemic, aiming to determine if criminal document forgery occurred.
- In a social media statement, Xhaka admitted to obtaining a certificate without receiving the vaccine due to "deep distrust" and fear. He stated, "I obtained a vaccination certificate instead of clarifying my open questions through the proper channels."
- The SFA decided to exclude Xhaka from upcoming Nations League matches to maintain team focus, with SFA president Peter confirming the decision was in the team's best interest.
- Swiss authorities will question the 33-year-old midfielder during the three-week international break to determine whether criminal proceedings should be launched, while Sunderland AFC officials have not commented on the investigation.
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Captain Granit Xhaka is missing the Swiss national football team for the time being. This is connected with a public statement. The star player makes a confession in it.
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- 40% of the sources are Center, 40% of the sources lean Right
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