X marks the spot – Granit’s rocket sets World Cup first

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 #WorldCup

Not the most useful of stats, but there you go. #SRBSUI pic.twitter.com/80WOGGNYhg

— FIFA World Cup  (@FIFAWorldCup) June 22, 2018

Move over former Portugal international Abel Xavier.

There’s a new X-Men hero in town.