Switzerland national team captain Granit Xhaka has been issued a significant suspended fine following his admission that he forged a Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The legal repercussions for the midfielder include a suspended penalty of 3,000 Swiss francs (approximately £2,700) per day for a duration of 50 days, amounting to a total potential liability of 150,000 Swiss francs (roughly £136,200). Granit Xhaka handed two-year probation over fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination certificate OffsAIde. Granit Xhaka given suspended €160,000 fine over fake Covid-19 certificates OffsAIde. Granit Xhaka receives suspended €160,813.82 fine for falsified Covid-19 certificate OffsAIde.
Regarding the outcome, the player stated, “A few weeks ago, I stated that I took responsibility for my decision. I stand by that position.” Despite the gravity of the legal finding, the incident is not expected to have long-term consequences for his international career. National team coach Murat Yakin has indicated a willingness to reintegrate the veteran midfielder into the squad moving forward.
The legal penalty follows earlier disciplinary measures taken against the player. Xhaka previously served a four-game suspension from the Swiss national team, which resulted in him missing the most recent extended international break. He is expected to return to club action this Saturday during a fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion. The 34-year-old had already missed the recent extended international break after being given a four-game suspension from the Swiss national team.
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