Xhaka, Embolo cleared for Switzerland return after COVID scandal

Switzerland's captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo are cleared to rejoin the national team for November's Nations League fixtures against Slovenia and Scotland, following an investigation into their use of forged COVID-19 vaccination certificates. The Swiss Football Association confirmed the decision, stating that they considered various perspectives, including the circumstances of the cases, the conclusion of legal proceedings, and the sporting consequences already imposed.

Both players received fines of 150,000 Swiss francs, which are suspended for two years if they commit no further offenses. Xhaka, Switzerland's record appearance holder with 152 caps, remains the team's captain, though the final decision on the captaincy rests with manager Murat Yakin, who will announce the squad on November 5.

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