X marks the spot - Granit's rocket sets World Cup first
After scoring a stunning goal for Switzerland in their 2-1 defeat of Serbia at the World Cup, Granit Xhaka claimed a unique record.
Granit Xhaka recorded a World Cup first with his super strike for Switzerland.
The Arsenal midfielder, who renewed his contract at the club last week, fired home a stunner to level for Switzerland against Serbia on Friday.
Xhaka's goal means he becomes the first player with a surname that starts with X to score at the World Cup.
Coincidentally, Xherdan Shaqiri went on to score a late winner for Switzerland, who move level on points with Brazil at the top of Group E, in the 2-1 triumph.
Granit Xhaka is the only player who's surname begins with an "X" to score at a Not the most useful of stats, but there you go. June 22, 2018
Move over former Portugal international Abel Xavier.
There's a new X-Men hero in town.
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