Granit Xhaka
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- Oct 9
Granit Xhaka gets suspended 150,000-franc penalty over forged Covid certificate
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka accepted a suspended penalty from the Lucerne prosecutor for using two forged Covid vaccination certificates. He is expected back in the national squad in November.
- Aug 22
Jack Clarke scores 90th-minute winner as Ipswich beat Sunderland 2-1 on Premier League return
Substitute Jack Clarke scored in the 90th minute against his former club to secure a 2-1 opening-day victory for newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
- Jul 5
Racist abuse surges at 2026 World Cup: Swiss and Dutch players targeted, FIFA reports 11% of insulting posts are racist
FIFA says racist comments now make up 11% of abusive online posts during the tournament, a three-point rise from 2022. Switzerland's FA disabled comments after its opening draw, and Dutch players blocked their accounts following a penalty shootout loss.
- Jun 19
Xhaka's 'keep talking' gesture and two-goal Manzambi lift Switzerland past Bosnia after toxic start
Captain Granit Xhaka converted a late penalty and made a 'talk all you want' celebration after earlier criticism of his leadership, as Johan Manzambi's double inspired a 4-1 win that keeps Switzerland on course for the last 16.
- Jun 14
Gary Neville slams 'absurd' FIFA secrecy after VAR controversy mars Qatar's historic World Cup draw with Switzerland
Qatar earned their first-ever World Cup point with a stoppage-time equaliser against Switzerland, but the match was overshadowed by a VAR controversy that drew blistering criticism from Gary Neville.
- Jun 13
Qatar earn first World Cup point with Khoukhi's 95th-minute header against Switzerland
A stoppage-time header from Boualem Khoukhi gave Qatar a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in Group B on Saturday, securing the nation's first-ever point at a men's FIFA World Cup finals.
- Jun 13
Xhaka to set Swiss World Cup record in opener, Yakin stays relaxed before Qatar clash
Granit Xhaka will become Switzerland’s most-capped World Cup player when his team faces Qatar in their 2026 tournament debut. Coach Murat Yakin kept formation plans hidden but radiated calm at a lively press conference.
