Fifa executive committee member Theo Zwanziger, from Germany. Photo: AP
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
Fifa executive committee member Theo Zwanziger, from Germany. Photo: AP
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