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Granit Xhaka investigated for alleged fake Covid vaccination certificates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:48 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Granit Xhaka investigated for alleged fake Covid vaccination certificates

Summary

Swiss captain Granit Xhaka is under investigation by police in Lucerne for allegedly obtaining fake coronavirus vaccination certificates. Reports suggest that Xhaka received these documents from a doctor without actually being vaccinated. The investigation aims to determine if there was any criminal conduct related to the procurement of false certification. Xhaka's representative confirmed that he is cooperating with authorities and has documentation supporting his vaccination status. This investigation follows other recent cases regarding the use of fake vaccination certificates in sports, including a former Swiss coach banned for similar actions.

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By the Numbers

•Xhaka is under investigation for alleged fake Covid certificates
•Police confirm the probe in Lucerne, Switzerland
•His doctor is also reportedly being investigated
•Xhaka states he is cooperating fully with authorities
•Case follows similar issues in sports regarding vaccination compliance

Latest Updates

12:48 PMYahoo Sports — Swiss captain Xhaka probed over alleged fake Covid certificates

What they're saying

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Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is under criminal investigation on suspicion of having obtained fake coronavirus vaccination certificats, police in the city of Lucerne confirmed to dpa. Swiss news reports including from the Blick paper said that Xhaka received the certificates from his doctor without being vaccinated.
— Yahoo Sports

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