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Granit Xhaka sentenced to two‑year probation for fake Covid certificate
The Sunderland midfielder accepted a court‑imposed probation and suspended fine after Swiss prosecutors confirmed his use of a falsified vaccine certificate.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Switzerland and Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka confirmed on Thursday that a Swiss court sentenced him to two years’ probation after he admitted to obtaining a fraudulent Covid‑19 vaccination certificate. In an Instagram post, the 34‑year‑old said he accepts the decision and takes responsibility.
The sentence includes a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs (£136,000) and court fees, which Xhaka says he has already paid. He missed four Nations League matches while cooperating with prosecutors in Lucerne, who are also investigating a local doctor. Swiss football president Peter Knabel noted that Xhaka’s withdrawal from the squad was a joint decision and that the team will reassess his involvement after the current international window.
Xhaka is set to return to Sunderland this weekend for the club’s match against Brighton at the Stadium of Light.
Key facts
- Xhaka received a two‑year probation sentence for using a fake Covid‑19 certificate (independent.co.uk)
- The sentence includes a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs (independent.co.uk)
- He missed four Nations League fixtures while cooperating with prosecutors (independent.co.uk)
- Swiss football president Peter Knabel said the team will reassess Xhaka after the international window (independent.co.uk)
- Xhaka is due to play for Sunderland against Brighton this weekend (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Xhaka reveals investigation outcome after admitting to using fake Covid certificate”
