Swiss captain Xhaka gets six-figure fine after admitting he used forged Covid vaccine cert while at Arsenal
PARIS, Oct 9 — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has been fined 150,000 Swiss francs (RM737,000) after admitting us...
Swiss footballer Granit Xhaka, captain of the national team, has been fined 150,000 Swiss francs for using a fraudulent Covid vaccine certificate while playing for Arsenal. The 34-year-old will not face the full penalty if he remains clean for a two-year probation period. Xhaka explained his actions on social media, acknowledging his mistrust in the vaccine and expressing remorse for his decision.
He mentioned he is co-operating fully with the authorities. Xhaka was part of the Swiss squad that recently pulled out of matches against Scotland, North Macedonia, and Slovenia in the Nations League.
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