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French corruption probe into 2022 World Cup zooms in on controversial consultant

An investigation into Qatar's alleged purchase of votes from the executive committee of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) in December 2010 to host the 2022 World Cup is reaching a turning point.
An investigation into Qatar's alleged purchase of votes from the executive committee of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) in December 2010 to host the 2022 World Cup is reaching a turning point. © Frank Hoermann/Sven Simon/picture alliance/SvenSimon/Newscom/MaxPPP
A judicial enquiry into the allegedly corrupt attribution to Qatar of the 2022 football championship is winding up its investigations into a Tahitian aspect of the case. Jean-Charles Brisard, a colourful French consultant and terrorism expert, figures prominently. [...]
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