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Switzerland's Granit Xhaka Pays the Price! Sunderland Captain Handed Two-Year Probation and Suspended Fine Over Fake Covid-19 Certificate

Xhaka has officially broken his silence regarding the legal ramifications of the long-running investigation into his Covid-19 vaccination status. The 34-year-old, who currently captains both his club side Sunderland and the Switzerland national team, revealed that he has been handed a two-year probation sentence.

Monaco News / Goal.com / October 8

Swiss coronavirus scandal after confessions by Xhaka and Embolo even bigger than thought? Akanji raises eyebrows and snaps at reporter

In the wake of the vaccination affair surrounding the Switzerland national team and the investigations against Manchester City, Manuel Akanji has raised eyebrows.

Monaco News / Goal.com / October 7

Murat Yakin makes desperate plea over Granit Xhaka & Breel Embolo ahead of crucial November clash

Yakin has issued a clear message regarding the future of Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo following his side's latest victory. Despite the team's winning form, Yakin is adamant that the duo must be brought back into the fold for the upcoming international window in November.

Monaco News / Goal.com / September 25

Forgery scandal hits Switzerland: second player expelled from the national team after Xhaka

Hells Angels gang manipulates the stars This is no longer an isolated case. A moral scandal is snowballing, and it has now struck two pillars of the Swiss national team.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 22

Xhaka makes confession over his time at Arsenal which could mean trouble

Footballers were required to take the COVID vaccine and have a certificate showing that they had received it, with Arsenal players not exempt from the requirement.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Goal.com / September 21

'I was emotionally unsettled' - Granit Xhaka admits forging Covid vaccine certificate as Sunderland captain withdraws from Switzerland squad

Xhaka has opened up about a controversial decision from his past, describing his acquisition of a fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate as a major lapse in judgment.

Sunderland AFC News / Goal.com / September 19

The public prosecutor opens an investigation into Xhaka: what happened?

A serious accusation haunts Switzerland's star The public prosecutor's office in the Swiss city of Lucerne has opened a criminal investigation into Granit Xhaka, the captain of the Switzerland national team and a player for England's Sunderland, over suspicions that he obtained a fake coronavirus vaccination certificate during the pandemic.

Olympique Lyonnais News / The 4th Official / September 13

Xhaka Gets 7, Reinildo With 5 | Sunderland Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Arsenal

Sunderland entertained Arsenal at the Stadium of Light earlier tonight as they hoped to earn a good result at home in the Premier League. The Black Cats made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time interval with a goalless scoreline.

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Soccer News / Goal.com / September 12

'The small Arsene Wenger' - Ex-Arsenal star Granit Xhaka heaps ultimate praise on Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris ahead of massive Gunners reunion

The Swiss midfielder has been selected by the likes of Wenger, Unai Emery, Mikel Arteta, and Xabi Alonso over a lengthy professional journey which spans spells at Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Basel, and Borussia Monchengladbach.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 12

Granit Xhaka reveals why he snubbed Chelsea transfer to stay at Sunderland

In a summer that saw Chelsea aggressively pursuing experience to balance their youthful ranks, Xhaka emerged as a shock priority for the West London club.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / August 22

Angulo, Xhaka And Meunier Get 7 | Sunderland Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Ipswich Town

Sunderland locked horns with Ipswich Town at Portman Road earlier today as they looked to secure a positive result on the road in the Premier League. The Black Cats made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 24th minute when Emersonn found the back of the net for the home team.

Soccer News / Goal.com / August 21

'Unbelievable and simply incomprehensible!' Granit Xhaka hits out at critics of discarded former team-mate at Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen allegedly suggested that Robert Andrich should move on. Former team-mate Granit Xhaka has now fiercely attacked the midfielder's critics online.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / July 28

‘He wants to stay’ – Premier League boss ends any chance of Chelsea signing midfield target

Chelsea’s attempt to add more leadership and experience to their midfield appears to have reached a dead end, with Sunderland refusing to entertain a sale of club captain Granit Xhaka.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / July 4

Chelsea suffer transfer blow as Premier League leader snubs Stamford Bridge move

Chelsea’s hopes of signing Granit Xhaka this summer appear to have taken a major hit after the midfielder reportedly told Sunderland he will not push for a move to Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / July 3

Granit Xhaka to Chelsea transfer talks continue but source reveals one worrying issue…

Chelsea are reportedly still pursuing the transfer of Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, but this is very much being pushed for by Xabi Alonso. This perhaps points towards some tension already developing inside Stamford Bridge, with new manager Alonso wanting one kind of a target while the board and recruitment team have their own ideas.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / June 29

Chelsea receive Sunderland response to their bid for influential midfielder Granit Xhaka

Chelsea have seen an opening move for Granit Xhaka firmly rejected by Sunderland, with the Black Cats making it clear they have no intention of selling their experienced midfielder this summer.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / May 21

Sunderland looking to repeat Granit Xhaka masterstroke with veteran signing

Sunderland are interested in signing Geoffrey Kondogbia during the summer transfer window. According to a report from Media Foot, they are keeping tabs on the Marseille midfielder, who has struggled for regular opportunities this season.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 20

Switzerland's Rodriguez, Xhaka make fourth World Cup rosters

Defender Ricardo Rodriguez and midfielder Granit Xhaka will each take part in their fourth World Cup after being named to Switzerland manager Murat Yakin's 26-player roster.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 11

Sunderland v Liverpool team news as Xhaka ruled out

Sunderland v Liverpool team news is in, and the headline is that Granit Xhaka will not be involved at the Stadium of Light tonight. The 33-year-old Swiss midfielder has been one of Regis Le Bris’ most reliable starters this season, and he is clearly the biggest name missing from Sunderland’s squad list.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 6

Sunderland manager gives update on if Xhaka will be fit to face Arsenal

Arsenal’s next fixture will see them face Sunderland, one of the few sides they failed to defeat in the reverse meeting earlier in the campaign. That result proved costly, impacting Arsenal’s points total and serving as a reminder of the threat Sunderland has posed this season.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 28

Xhaka reveals he changed things after clashing with Arsenal fans

Granit Xhaka experienced a serious breakdown in his relationship with Arsenal supporters in 2019, an episode that ultimately led to him losing the captaincy at the club.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 20

Two reasons why Xhaka’s Juventus move is unlikely

Granit Xhaka has been linked with a January move to Juventus, but the Swiss midfielder is happy at Sunderland, and the Bianconeri will be reluctant to make a big investment for a player who is well over 30, reports Alfredo Pedullà.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Sunderland on SI / November 18

Granit Xhaka’s Sunderland Future in Doubt as Juventus Keep Close Watch

The transfer window seems like it will be one of the most active for Sunderland, seeing the big rumors around the team led by Regis Le Bris. It is already seen that the team recently promoted to the Premier League is interested in one of the most important names in Italian football, with a Mexican attacker.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 8

Xhaka admits it is emotional to face Arsenal as an opponent

Granit Xhaka spent seven seasons at Arsenal, and the midfielder will face his former club today as he lines up for Sunderland in their Premier League clash.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / October 11, 2025

Granit Xhaka waxes lyrical over Chelsea star he claims is 'amazing' and 'unbelievable'

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has hailed Cole Palmer as “amazing” ahead of the two teams meeting at Stamford Bridge later this month. Chelsea have had a mixed start to the season, and sit seventh with 11 points from their opening seven games, five points behind leaders Arsenal.

Arsenal FC News / Sunderland on SI / August 16, 2025

Sunderland Boss Regis Le Bris Explains Why He Made Granit Xhaka Captain

Sunderland are about to begin their 2025-26 season, and for their Premier League return they will have a new captain. Some days ago it was revealed that Regis Le Bris had chosen Granit Xhaka (32) as his team's new captain, a status previously held by Dan Neil (23) before the Swiss's arrival.

Real Betis News / Sunderland on SI / August 3, 2025

What Regis Le Bris Said About Granit Xhaka's Sunderland Debut vs Real Betis

Granit Xhaka has already made his debut in Sunderland's shirt in a friendly match against Real Betis, where the Black Cats lost 0-1. Despite the defeat, the Lads boss Regis Le Bris drew positive conclusions, one of which was the injection of experience that having the 32-year-old Swiss international on the pitch represented.