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Swiss football stars cleared to return after document scandal
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka and Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Breel Embolo have been cleared to rejoin the Swiss national team after a controversy involving falsified COVID-19 documentation. The pair missed Switzerland's opening four UEFA Nations League matches in September and October following the incident.
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The Swiss Football Association has lifted sanctions against Xhaka and Embolo, allowing them to return to international squad selection. Both players were sidelined from competitive fixtures after the emergence of fake COVID-19 certificates in connection with their national team activities. The exact circumstances surrounding the documentation matter were investigated by the SFA before the decision to reinstate them was reached. The suspensions meant the players missed a critical period of Nations League fixtures as Switzerland competed in the competition's latest fixtures. Their return to availability strengthens Switzerland's options for upcoming international commitments, with the pair among the country's prominent talents in European club football. The SFA's decision to allow their return suggests the investigation concluded without further disciplinary measures being warranted.