Granit Xhaka
SwitzerlandathleteMaleb. 19924.9Global Dominance: 0.02%Granit Xhaka is a Swiss professional footballer of Albanian descent who currently plays as a midfielder for Arsenal in the English Premier League and the Swiss national team. Renowned for his passing ability and leadership on the field, he has become a key player for both club and country. Xhaka began his senior career with Borussia Mönchengladbach before moving to Arsenal in 2016, where he has been integral to the team's midfield. His international career includes participation in multiple UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups, and he is also recognized for his family connection to fellow player Taulant Xhaka.
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Granit Xhaka has been in the headlines for admitting he obtained a fake vaccination certificate against COVID-19.
Die Nati fällt durch Skandale aufSwitzerland· 2026-09-27
Granit Xhaka, the Swiss captain, faced controversy for obtaining a fake vaccination certificate.
0 in der Nations LeagueSwitzerland· 2026-09-27
Granit Xhaka is the captain of the Swiss national team and a key player.
0 in der Nations LeagueSwitzerland· 2026-09-26
Granit Xhaka is mentioned in relation to a controversy regarding a fake vaccination certificate.
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Greece· 2026-09-26
Granit Xhaka has also been excluded from the national team for admitting to obtaining a forged vaccination certificate during the pandemic.
Po Xhaki še en udarec za Švico, razlog znova ponarejeni covidni dokumenti
Slovenia· 2026-09-25
Granit Xhaka is involved in a vaccination affair that has affected his participation in the national team.
Breel Embolo verzichtet auf Nations-League-SpieleSwitzerland· 2026-09-25
Granit Xhaka withdrew from the Switzerland squad due to his involvement in a fake vaccination certificate investigation.
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United Kingdom· 2026-09-25
Granit Xhaka is currently under scrutiny for having acquired a fake Covid certificate, raising questions about his role as captain of the Swiss national football team.
Kann Xhaka Captain bleiben? Der Nationalteam-Experte Beni Huggel sagt JaSwitzerland· 2026-09-25
Granit Xhaka is under investigation by the Lucerne public prosecutor's office for obtaining a false vaccination certificate.
Fehlende Corona-Analyse: Gesellschaftliche Gräben vertiefen sichSwitzerland· 2026-09-24
Granit Xhaka is facing potential legal consequences that could include a fine or prison time.
Xhaka queda apartado de la Selección y podría ir a la cárcel: motivo
Honduras· 2026-09-22Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka acknowledged errors and withdrew from the national team squad after admitting he used fake documents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits using fake vaccination documents, skips Nations League games | World News
Jamaica· 2026-09-22
Granit Xhaka has been temporarily removed from the Swiss national team for falsifying a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
La selección de Suiza aparta temporalmente a Xhaka por falsificar un certificado de COVID-19 | Fútbol | Deportes
Ecuador· 2026-09-21Granit Xhaka, the captain of the national football team, admitted to having acquired a fake Covid certificate instead of getting vaccinated.
Zuerst die Lüge, dann das Geständnis – jetzt ist im Fall Xhaka der SFV gefordertSwitzerland· 2026-09-21
Granit Xhaka, the captain and record player of the Swiss national team, admitted to acquiring a vaccination certificate instead of getting vaccinated against Covid-19.
Der Druck auf Impfskeptiker war unwürdigSwitzerland· 2026-09-21Granit Xhaka is a Swiss football player who has been involved in a controversy regarding false vaccination certificates.
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Hungary· 2026-09-21Granit Xhaka has admitted to acquiring a fake vaccination certificate against COVID-19.
Granit Xhaka: Geständnis zu gefälschtem Covid-ZertifikatSwitzerland· 2026-09-21Granit Xhaka is the captain of the Swiss national team and plays for Sunderland AFC, where he is currently facing controversy regarding alleged fake COVID certificates.
Sie beeinträchtige ihn nicht, sagt FussballerSwitzerland· 2026-09-20
Granit Xhaka is the record national player of Switzerland and has been involved in controversies regarding a fake Covid certificate.
Gefälschtes Covid-Zertifikat? Alle Antworten zum StrafverfahrenSwitzerland· 2026-09-20
Granit Xhaka is under investigation for allegedly being involved in fake COVID vaccination certificates.
Gefälschte Corona-Impfzertifikate? Ermittlungen gegen Schweizer Fußballer Xhaka - Fußball
Austria· 2026-09-19Granit Xhaka is under investigation for allegedly obtaining a false COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
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Croatia· 2026-09-19
Granit Xhaka is under investigation for allegedly obtaining fake Covid certificates.
Hat sich Granit Xhaka ein gefälschtes Covid-Zertifikat besorgt?Switzerland· 2026-09-18Granit Xhaka delighted in curling a free kick towards Dan Ballard during the match.
Guimarães and Saka fire Arsenal to win at Sunderland – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-09-13
Granit Xhaka captains Sunderland as usual.
Sunderland v Arsenal: Premier League – live | Premier LeagueUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-12
Granit Xhaka is the captain of the national team and was considered a close confidant of Noah Okafor.
Noah Okafor gibt überraschend seinen Rücktritt bekanntSwitzerland· 2026-09-10
Chelsea were unable to secure Granit Xhaka from Sunderland.
Chelsea: Xabi Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Blues' senior revolutionUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-02
Granit Xhaka is a target for Chelsea after previously working under Xabi Alonso.
Welbeck set for Chelsea move after medical permission
Nigeria· 2026-07-29
Granit Xhaka is a Swiss captain whose potential transfer to Chelsea has been a topic of speculation.
Rekordtransfer Morgan Rogers soll Chelsea wieder stark machenSwitzerland· 2026-07-28
Granit Xhaka was previously of interest to Chelsea earlier this summer.
تشيلسي يغازل هندرسون لتعزيز صفوفه بانتقالات الصيف
United Arab Emirates· 2026-07-28Their move for him follows attempts to sign 33-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland.
Chelsea transfer news: Henderson, Welbeck, Lacroix - why do Blues want older players now?United Kingdom· 2026-07-28
Granit Xhaka is noted as a 33-year-old midfielder that Chelsea attempted to sign from Sunderland.
Jordan Henderson & Danny Welbeck: Chelsea in talks for Brentford midfielder and Brighton forwardUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-28
