Switzerland’s pair of Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri are facing a two-match ban for their goal celebrations against Serbia in their last World Cup game.
FIFA is currently investigating if both the midfielders broke rules by displaying political and offensive messages.
Xhaka and Shaqiri both made ‘double eagle’ figures after scoring against Serbia symbolising the Albanian flag.
Under article 54 of FIFA’s disciplinary code, “anyone who provokes the general public during a match will be suspended for two matches and sanctioned with a minimum fine of 5,000 Swiss francs (£3,800)”.
If the charges are proven, the players will miss Switzerland’s Group E clash against Costa Rica, as well as the round-of-16 encounter, if the team does qualify for the knock-outs.
Meanwhile, Stoke City star Shaqiri had been interviewed after he scored the winner for his team and he said: “It’s just emotion.
“I’m very happy to score this goal. It’s not more. I think we don’t have to speak about this now.”
