Tag: Granit

Granit Xhaka: Sunderland captain gets suspended fine over Covid-19 certificate
8 October 2026 Off

Granit Xhaka: Sunderland captain gets suspended fine over Covid-19 certificate

By Total Football News

Sunderland and Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says he has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs (£136,000) for obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

The 34-year-old, who is alleged to have obtained the certificate in 2022 when it was a requirement in Switzerland for some travel abroad, says the fine is suspended for two years provided he does not commit any further offences, and that he has already paid

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Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland’s Granit Xhaka
27 June 2026 Off

Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland’s Granit Xhaka

By Total Football News

Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale after it emerged Chelsea have entered talks with the player’s camp over a potential move.

The Switzerland international, 33, who is under contract until 2028, played a key role in helping the Black Cats qualify for Europe last season.

His representatives are understood to have had contact from Stamford Bridge – though sources inside the club have yet to confirm

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Troy Deeney’s team of the week: Micky van de Ven, Granit Xhaka, Bryan Mbeumo, Wilson Isidor, Zian Flemming
28 October 2025 Off

Troy Deeney’s team of the week: Micky van de Ven, Granit Xhaka, Bryan Mbeumo, Wilson Isidor, Zian Flemming

By Total Football News

Zian Flemming

Molineux was the stage for a thrilling game at the weekend, with bottom side Wolves losing in dramatic circumstances to promoted Burnley.

The visitors looked home and dry when Zian Flemming scored twice in the first 30 minutes, with the Dutchman becoming the first Burnley player to score more than once in a Premier League away game since Maxwel Cornet against Southampton in October 2021.

Both of Flemming’s

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Troy Deeney’s team of the week: Tyrick Mitchell, Granit Xhaka, Erling Haaland
30 September 2025 Off

Troy Deeney’s team of the week: Tyrick Mitchell, Granit Xhaka, Erling Haaland

By Total Football News

Sean Longstaff (Leeds)

A last-gasp Bournemouth equaliser on Saturday may have been painful for the Elland Road faithful but the performance of Sean Longstaff gives Daniel Farke and co much hope for the rest of the season.

In a standout display, the former Newcastle United man both scored and assisted in an English league game for just the second time in his career, after also doing so for Blackpool v

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Granit Xhaka: Sunderland sign Switzerland midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen
30 July 2025 Off

Granit Xhaka: Sunderland sign Switzerland midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen

By Total Football News

“It’s exactly what I wanted, and I have a very good feeling. We are back to where this club needs to be, and we want to stay here to write our own history.

“I feel that I’m ready to help the team with my experience but with quality as well.”

Xhaka made 297 appearances at Arsenal, winning two FA Cups and briefly captaining the side before leaving in 2023.

In

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Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats agree £17m deal for Granit Xhaka
28 July 2025 Off

Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats agree £17m deal for Granit Xhaka

By Total Football News

A successful two-year spell in Germany followed, where Xhaka helped Leverkusen to their first ever Bundesliga title in 2024.

The deal will take Sunderland’s summer spending to a £114m this summer, albeit having recouped around £37m through the sales of Jobe Bellingham and Tommy Watson.

Only the traditional big six clubs in the Premier League have spent more than the Black Cats after they gained promotion from the Championship through

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