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### Granit Xhaka under investigation for forged Covid-19 certificate

BBC Sport Football • September 21, 2026 at 8:21 AM ET

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Switzerland captain **Granit Xhaka** is under investigation by Swiss prosecutors over allegations he obtained a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate in **2022**. The public prosecutor's office of the city of **Lucerne** confirmed the probe into whether any criminal behaviour took place in obtaining a "false or forged" certificate.

Xhaka, currently at **Sunderland**, posted a statement on social media admitting he had "mistrust" towards the vaccine and had been "influenced by worries and uncertainty". He said: "In this troubled state of mind I acquired a vaccine certificate... Today I see clearly, that this way was not correct. It was a mistake. I'm sorry."

The **Swiss Football Association** confirmed Xhaka, the country's record appearance holder with **152 caps**, had withdrawn from the Swiss camp for upcoming Nations League matches against **Scotland**, **North Macedonia**, and **Slovenia**. **Sunderland** boss **Regis le Bris** refused to comment on the allegations.

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