Fifa executive committee member Theo Zwanziger, from Germany. Photo: AP
Qatar World Cup: officials used ex-CIA spy in influencer operation to target German football chief critical of tournament
- Government officials paid out US$10 million for ‘Project Riverbed’ which targeted Theo Zwanziger
- Aim of secret operation was to stop head of German football raising concerns over decision to award 2022 event to Qatar
Fifa executive committee member Theo Zwanziger, from Germany. Photo: AP