Granit Xhaka receives probation for fake vaccination certificate
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Granit Xhaka, captain of Switzerland and Sunderland, was placed on two years' probation after admitting to acquiring a fake vaccination certificate during the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was announced on Thursday. The circumstances surrounding Xhaka's actions highlight ongoing concerns related to vaccination protocols in sports. Further details regarding any potential repercussions for his career are pending.
- •Granit Xhaka admitted to obtaining a fake vaccination certificate.
- •He is now on two years' probation.
- •The announcement was made on October 8, 2026.
- •Xhaka serves as captain for Switzerland and Sunderland.
- •His situation reflects broader vaccination issues in sports.
- 3:06 PMESPN Soccer — Switzerland's Xhaka gets probation for fake vax
"Switzerland and Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka said on Thursday he was put on two years' probation after he admitted obtaining a fake vaccination certificate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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