Switzerland's Granit Xhaka admits forging Covid vaccine certificate

Hear this story Switzerland and Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has admitted he obtained a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

The public prosecutor’s office in Lucerne, Switzerland has opened an investigation into the incident, with Xhaka potentially facing criminal charges.

Xhaka said that "deep mistrust of the vaccine" led him to make the decision, which he has now called a "mistake."

The 33-year-old has been left out of Switzerland's squad for its four upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.

Reports from Switzerland said the forgery took place in 2022 when Xhaka was playing for Arsenal.

Xhaka posted a statement on social media on Monday, Sept. 21 saying that he had been in a "state of emotional turmoil" before obtaining the false certificate.