Granit Xhaka has been dropped from the Switzerland national football squad after admitting to the possession of a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate. The incident, which occurred in 2022, has prompted public prosecutors in Lucerne to launch a formal inquiry into the veteran midfielder.
Following the disclosure, Xhaka issued an apology for his actions. Consequently, he has been left out of Switzerland's upcoming international matches while legal and sporting investigations proceed.
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ESPN SoccerFocuses on the immediate squad exclusion and his Sunderland club context
CBS SportsEmphasizes the legal inquiry by Lucerne prosecutors and his public apology
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