Lawyer Richard McLaren was initially supposed to investigate widespread doping allegations in Russian football ahead of the 2018 World Cup. But he was prevented from doing so by a top FIFA official.
Spiegel: FIFA’s foot-dragging in an investigation in Russia
A giant official Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup logo is displayed on the pitch before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group B football match between Spain and Morocco at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad on June 25, 2018.