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FIFA opens probe on Shaqiri and Xhaka after Serbian FA lodges complaint

Granit Xhaka celebrating with double-headed eagle sign. [Photo/Courtesy]

World football governing body FIFA has opened investigations against the controversial celebrations that were displayed by Switzerland players Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri in 2-1 win over Serbia.

In the on-going FIFA World Cup in Russia, Switzerland bounced back from 1-0 beating Serbia and mounting a strong challenge to proceed to round 16.

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