### [2026-10-8](/feed/2026/10/8/index.md)

##### Swiss
# Swiss and Sunderland A.F.C. footballer Granit Xhaka receives a two-year probation after admitting to obtaining a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate during the COVID-19 pandemic. 




### Sources:

1. [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50132564/switzerland-granit-xhaka-probation-fake-covid-19-vaccination-document-case)

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