Granit Xhaka, the Swiss national team captain, has been withdrawn from his country's upcoming Nations League matches following his admission that he obtained a fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. At the time of the incident, Xhaka was playing for Arsenal. The player has publicly apologized for the action, describing it as a "mistake."

The admission comes as part of a broader investigation by the prosecutor’s office in Lucerne. Authorities are currently examining a series of fraudulent Covid-19 certificates allegedly issued by a doctor based in the city during the pandemic. Xhaka is scheduled to be questioned by investigators next week to determine if his involvement warrants criminal charges.

While Xhaka has acknowledged the act, the legal implications remain uncertain. The Swiss prosecutor’s office is currently in the process of deciding whether to initiate formal criminal proceedings against those who sought or obtained the falsified documentation. As of now, Xhaka’s removal from the squad is a precautionary measure while the legal inquiry proceeds.