Qatar used spy for World Cup bid

By Alan Suderman
Updated November 23 2021 - 7:15pm, first published 7:09pm
Qatar used a spy to gain an edge over rivals vying to host the 2022 World Cup, it's claimed.
Qatar used a spy to gain an edge over rivals vying to host the 2022 World Cup, it's claimed.

The host of next year's World Cup tournament, Qatar, used a former CIA officer to spy on rival countries and FIFA officials picking the winner, it's been revealed.

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