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Granit Xhaka fined and suspended

Granit Xhaka, the Swiss midfielder playing for Sunderland, announced on social media that he had been fined 160,000 euros and given a two-year suspended sentence. He had faced up to five years in prison for using fake Covid certificates in 2022.

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"I stand by this position," said Xhaka, who had missed the national team gathering following the opening of an investigation into the matter.

Sanction and responsibility

Xhaka claims to take responsibility for his decision. He has thus received a significant financial fine and a suspended sentence, which complicates his future in professional football for some time.

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