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sports Updated 21 Sep 2026

Swiss football captain Granit Xhaka admits to using fake vaccination certificate

HarZaviya summary · from 2 outlets

Both outlets reported that Granit Xhaka, captain of the Swiss national team, admitted to using a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate. Business Recorder emphasized that the Swiss Football Association announced Xhaka would miss the international camp as a result. Minute Mirror highlighted that Xhaka made the admission directly on his social media channels.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 2 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

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  1. Xhaka admits presenting fake COVID-19 certificate during pandemic

    On Monday, Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka admitted on his social media channels that he had presented a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate to avoid mandatory vaccination during the pandemic.

  2. Business Recorder 83% identical

    Swiss captain Xhaka sidelined over fake COVID certificate

    Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka will miss the international camp after admitting he acquired a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate, the Swiss Football Association (SFV) said on Monday. The decision was reached jointly by the player and SFV leadership after Xhaka issued a public statement acknowledging his actions. “In this agitated emotional state, I acquired a vaccination certificate instea...

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