Xhaka, Embolo cleared for Switzerland return after COVID scandal
Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo are eligible for Switzerland’s November squad after an investigation into their use of forged COVID-19 vaccination certificat Read More: https://punchng.com/xhaka-embolo-cleared-for-switzerland-return-after-covid-scandal/
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo have been cleared to return to the national team for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Slovenia and Scotland in November. The Swiss Football Association announced the decision following an investigation into the players' use of forged COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
Both players were fined 150,000 Swiss francs, which has been suspended for two years provided they do not commit further offenses. Xhaka, who holds the record for most caps for Switzerland with 152 appearances, and Embolo will be considered for the squad by manager Murat Yakin, who is set to announce the team on November 5.
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