Granit Xhaka and Swiss judicial authorities
8 October 2026
Sunderland and Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs for obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The midfielder confirmed the court’s decision and accepted responsibility for his actions.
The sentence comprises 50 daily financial penalties and remains suspended for two years provided Xhaka commits no further offences. The case concerns a certificate obtained in 2022, when documentation was required for certain activities and international travel.