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Switzerland's Xhaka gets probation for fake vax
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Xhaka admitted to obtaining a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate and received a two-year probation sentence.
Granit Xhaka, captain of both Switzerland and Sunderland, has been placed on two years' probation after admitting he obtained a fake vaccination certificate during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legal ruling was announced on Thursday. The midfielder now faces the probationary period as a result of the admission.
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UK timesStrong5 reports from 5 outlets. First reported by Kicker, 8 Oct.
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- talkSPORT
- Sport Witness
- MailOnline
- Granit Xhaka reveals punishment for obtaining fake COVID certificatetalkSPORT
- Ex-Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka's Covid fraud relief: Premier League star spared jail after confessing to faking vaccineMailOnline
- Switzerland's Xhaka gets probation for fake vaxESPNThis article
- Sunderland star confirms punishment after public drama – Accepts convictionSport Witness
- Prosecutors fine XhakaKicker
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