The Swiss FA have given their full backing to national team captain Granit Xhaka after his furious outburst towards Arsenal fans on Sunday.
Xhaka reacted angrily after some fans cheered his substitution during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. He responded by cupping his ear to the crowd and appeared to tell supporters to 'f*** off' before leaving the field.
That has led to speculation that he may be stripped of the captaincy but the Swiss FA revealed on Tuesday that they have been 'in contact with Granit' and insist 'his standing will not change' as captain of his country.
A statement read: 'We are in contract with Granit. We appreciate the qualities and the importance he possess for the national team. As a result, his standing will not change.'
slsisik
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👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Bepbceiptz
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Not all Arsenal fans are happy with the way Xhaka was booed. The Swedes have done well.
SXTRE
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when arsenal fans try to get a swiss FA captain fired... Arsenal fans who booed him off should get kicked out and taught a lesson about respect because they dont show it and are not humanlike.
vaadekpy
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I wish you the best Granit Xhaka
Hanacdel
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This is Arsenal FC not national team to hell with them
Herve2
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very good Arsenal fans are very stupid my advise to you Xhaka you leave that stupid club in January.
ObengAntwi
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By the time Arsenal fans realize Unai Emery is their problem it will be too late!
zuucmnsz
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Swiss FA can make Xhaka their captain and coach at the same time, it's their cup of coffee. All I say is that Xhaka is a wrong player and captain for Arsenal FC. No one boos a well performing player of the club side he/she supports. We are not blind.
auba that was abused by the same fans outside the Emirates after the match deserves that as well
Resaenst
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You see some people doesn't know how the booing painful it's Xhaka was not alone in the pitch is there with his colleagues, is he the only one done wrong things in field, second Arsenal fans want to win all the matches in Emirate stadium, please don't look for club names look for players are human beings they do the same Arsenal players do, so for me Xhaka should be given a warning and continue as Arsenal captain, things will change, still there's 28 games remaining
Xhaka is still fuelling his case to worsen why he changed his Twitter account reason,
Nocdekmprt
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The Swiss FA need to stand with their captain during this difficult period he's facing. This will help him psychologically. I hope Xhaka finally gets to the top of his form an was anticipated when Arsene signed him.
tinbdiouyz
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Xhaka is not an Arsenal problem, emery is the major Arsenal problem.
Boccimoruy
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You see some people doesn't know how the booing painful it's Xhaka was not alone in the pitch is there with his colleagues, is he the only one done wrong things in field, second Arsenal fans want to win all the matches in Emirate stadium, please don't look for club names look for players are human beings they do the same Arsenal players do, so for me Xhaka should be given a warning and continue as Arsenal captain, things will change, still there's 28 games remaining
U wont c xhakaz mistakes until I learn to write good English
ceyadelost
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xhaka needs to get out of my club, disrespect the club and now he's the victim.
the real problem of Arsenal ok
ceyadelost
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and you are the only stupid im the multiverse
hey @lord_henry how about shifting ur focus to the real problem than on Xhaka? If ur smart enough to figure out what the real problem is in the first place.
keaacdku
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Good for them...bunch of mediocre
takceinou
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Swiss FA can make Xhaka their captain and coach at the same time, it's their cup of coffee. All I say is that Xhaka is a wrong player and captain for Arsenal FC. No one boos a well performing player of the club side he/she supports. We are not blind.
u are one of the many problems Arsenal is face with.
takceinou
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Arsenal fans are very confused.
aj002
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yes supported....emery is our problem
lord_henry-14
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arsenal fans are the most stupid dumb ppl that ever exist in world
and you are the only stupid im the multiverse
Vaeaekuz
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Swiss FA can make Xhaka their captain and coach at the same time, it's their cup of coffee. All I say is that Xhaka is a wrong player and captain for Arsenal FC. No one boos a well performing player of the club side he/she supports. We are not blind.
lord_henry-14
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arsenal fans are the most stupid dumb ppl that ever exist in world
thanks now go
Cloudkicker21
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xhaka needs to get out of my club, disrespect the club and now he's the victim.
arsenal fans are the most stupid dumb ppl that ever exist in world
Cloudkicker21
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Xhaka might be wrong regarding his actions towards the abuse from the fans but the other side where i feel it was made worse is when Mr Unai Emery publicly denounced that Xhaka was wrong, just there it was not handled well since Xhaka's side of the incidence was not heard by that time... How can you declare someone guilty without hearing from both sides..Respect. We are equal before the Law.Arsenal supporters are not above the law too.Justice should prevail in Xhaka's case...👌
that is well said ppl think if numbers of ppl do even how bad the thing is it will b good but thats not true arsenal fan deserve middle finger openly from everywhere
lord_henry-14
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xhaka needs to get out of my club, disrespect the club and now he's the victim.
you don't have guts to say truth what Barca fans did to Figo was right
lord_henry-14
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u own arsenal? yall too fucking disrespectful, no matter who b captain or coach arsenal fans would act the same way. yall reached europa league finals last season now yall bashing the players and coach.
shut up you crap
Resaenst
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You see some people doesn't know how the booing painful it's Xhaka was not alone in the pitch is there with his colleagues, is he the only one done wrong things in field, second Arsenal fans want to win all the matches in Emirate stadium, please don't look for club names look for players are human beings they do the same Arsenal players do, so for me Xhaka should be given a warning and continue as Arsenal captain, things will change, still there's 28 games remaining
Poumnpst
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I agree with the Swiss FA
naoabklnpu
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he shouldn't even get the captain in the first place but because Emery's fucking xhaka that's why he give it to him, he should be on the bench in the first place
Go watch some football and come back and talk
zeydnpry
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Xhaka might be wrong regarding his actions towards the abuse from the fans but the other side where i feel it was made worse is when Mr Unai Emery publicly denounced that Xhaka was wrong, just there it was not handled well since Xhaka's side of the incidence was not heard by that time... How can you declare someone guilty without hearing from both sides..Respect. We are equal before the Law.Arsenal supporters are not above the law too.Justice should prevail in Xhaka's case...👌
Loebcemopr
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How I wish Arsenal can get rid of him and Emery this week?! [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
no say Barcelona captain not Arsenal cause you are a Barcelona fan
caubcdklmy
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xhaka needs to get out of my club, disrespect the club and now he's the victim.
u own arsenal? yall too fucking disrespectful, no matter who b captain or coach arsenal fans would act the same way. yall reached europa league finals last season now yall bashing the players and coach.
ErreBROSKI
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even though funs were wrong to boooe him but he should run and show his spirit as a captain he was substitute and he was walking as if we already win xhaka should run and show the spirit of captain he shouldn't focus on funs instead he listens and give bad words for me he doesn't deserve to be a captain he should be punished.
your english should be punished stupid idiot
AlvinJr04
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even though funs were wrong to boooe him but he should run and show his spirit as a captain he was substitute and he was walking as if we already win xhaka should run and show the spirit of captain he shouldn't focus on funs instead he listens and give bad words for me he doesn't deserve to be a captain he should be punished.
Fucbdnoty
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xhaka needs to get out of my club, disrespect the club and now he's the victim.
Zudacdiotu
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Am in fully of support of Xhaka to remain as Arsenal captain.... If Xhaka is wrong does the fans.. In time of difficulties this lad needs support and encouragement to able to overcome it. Not this childish attitude to either of the side.
Zeezy
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How I wish Arsenal can get rid of him and Emery this week?! [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
buadklnopz
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Let him remain as captain to Switzerland who cares? but, 4 Arsenal "NO". What has he brought to the Team? Rather than being a liability. Committing unnecessary fouls, collecting cards, dishing out disastrous penalties and causing heartbreak. Disgusting!
Jsmooth
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Go captain your country, but your definitely not a captain at Arsenal FC
Sanadlmpry
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he shouldn't even get the captain in the first place but because Emery's fucking xhaka that's why he give it to him, he should be on the bench in the first place
kizzzzy
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Gallas: sat on the pitch after conceding a goal Fabregas: forced through a move to Barcelona Van Persie: publicly expressed desire to leave Koscielny: refused to travel on pre-season tour Xhaka: verbal clashes with fans after being booed It's hard being Arsenal captain 🙃
FaithEvans
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The Invincibles set the bar too high, Arsenal's captaincy is an impossible job if every midfielder that wears it is compared to Patrick Vieira, every defender that wears it is compared to Tony Adams and every striker that wears it is compared to Thierry Henry