Why is FIFA investigating Swiss celebrations?

In response to the Albanian double-headed eagle move made by Xhaka and Shaqiri during the match against Serbia, FIFA issued a statement on June 24, stating that it would officially launch an investigation into the matter. The committee has launched an investigation into Xhaka and Shaqiri's celebrations during Switzerland's match against Serbia. FIFA said it may ban Swiss players Shaqiri and Xhaka for two games for making political gestures.

At the same time, FIFA will also launch an investigation into the Serbian Football Association regarding the political slogans and offensive messages sent by Serbian fans during this game. In addition, FIFA has begun a preliminary investigation into the remarks made by Serbian coach Krstajic after the game.

In the Swiss team's 2-1 comeback victory over Serbia, two players with Kosovo roots in the Swiss team, Xhaka and Shaqiri, each contributed a goal. During the celebration, Xhaka and Shaqiri both made the "double-headed eagle" gesture representing Albania. Xhaka's parents are Kosovar and Albanian, while Shaqiri himself was born in Kosovo.

Arsenal midfielder Xhaka wrote on his social media, "Swallow the bitter pill of defeat, Serbia! That's why they call me Granit Kosovo!" Albania and Serbia The issue of Kosovo is incompatible with each other. Shaqiri's support for Albania is obviously to stimulate Serbian fans.

Shaqiri’s sneakers also caused controversy. The heels of his sneakers were printed with different logos. The Swiss flag was on his left foot, and the “national flag” of Kosovo was printed on his right foot. Shaqiri was also personally Social networking sites specifically uploaded photos of this pair of sneakers.

According to FIFA regulations, anyone suspected of unreasonable behavior related to politics on the court will be suspended for two games and fined a minimum of 3,800 pounds. If Shaqiri and Xhaka are suspended at this time, it will be extremely detrimental to the Swiss team's prospects in the World Cup.