Garcia quits with scathing attack on Fifa’s ‘lack of leadership’

The man in charge of investigating World Cup has quit with a parting blast at Fifa’s leadership.

US lawyer Michael Garcia has resigned as chairman of the investigatory chamber of Fifa’s independent ethics committee after losing his appeal challenging the findings to clear Russia and Qatar to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Garcia issued a hard-hitting statement criticising Fifa’s “lack of leadership” and saying he cannot change the culture of the world governing body.