Lüroth's problem (Q807707)

In 1984, D. Saltman gave a counter-example to the Lüroth problem by constructing a representation of a finite group G on a linear space over an algebraically closed field such that the field of G-invariant rational functions is not rational [\textit{D. J. Saltman}, Invent. Math. 77, 71-84 (1984; Zbl 0546.14014)]. Later the construction of Saltman was simplified by \textit{F. A. Bogomolov} [Math. USSR, Izv. 30, No.3, 455-485 (1988); translation from Izv. Akad. Nauk SSSR, Ser. Mat. 51, No.3, 485-516 (1987; Zbl 0679.14025)]. The author gives a very elementary exposition of Bogomolov's proof. In fact, he shows that the result can be proven by using solely the theory of \textit{D. Faddeev} of simple algebras over fields of algebraic functions in one variable developed 40 years ago.