Suspended fine for Xhaka over Covid-19 certificate

Former Arsenal midfielder Xhaka joined Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen in July 2025 [Getty Images]Sunderland and Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says he has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs (£136,000) for obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate.The 34-year-old, who is alleged to have obtained the certificate in 2022 when it was a requirement in Switzerland for some travel abroad, says the fine is suspended for two years provided he does not commit any further