India, Sept. 21 -- Switzerland national football team captain Granit Xhaka is embroiled in a fresh scandal after admitting to obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate during the pandemic. The Sunderland captain has been dropped from the Switzerland squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, as authorities in Lucerne open a criminal investigation that could carry serious legal consequences for the 33-year-old midfielder.

Granit Xhaka Apology After COVID Vaccine Certificate Controversy

Referring to the controversy via social media, Granit Xhaka issued a heartfelt statement acknowledging his wrongdoing. "At the time, I was deeply unsettled and had serious reservations regarding the Covid-19 vaccination," he wrote, citi...