Switzerland may have to do without two of their most important footballers in the final matches of Group E. Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri could be suspended for two matches.
Swiss players scored one goal each against Serbia and celebrated by doing an eagle-like gesture. Both players are of Albanian descent but have painful memories of Serbia.
G. Xhaka was born in Switzerland but has roots in Albania. His father was arrested for protests against Serbian authorities and was imprisoned for three years. Meanwhile, X. Shaqiri, who has Albanian and Kosovo roots, was forced to flee to Switzerland during the war when he was just four years old.
Both players faced difficulties in Switzerland, where they were reminded that they are not locals.
Due to their painful memories, both players celebrated their goals with the Albanian symbol - a double-headed eagle.
FIFA decided to investigate the incident. It is said that this could be related to provocation and politics, which violates FIFA rules.
"Anyone who provokes the public during matches will be suspended for two matches and fined at least 4300 euros."
In that case, both players would miss the match against Costa Rica, and if Switzerland reaches the quarterfinals, they would miss that as well.
