American Journalist Grant Wahl
A renowned American football journalist passed away while covering the World Cup in Qatar. As the game between Argentina and the Netherlands entered extra time on Friday, Grant Wahl, 48, passed out.
He may have had a heart attack, according to early reports, although this has not yet been formally verified. In favour of LGBT rights, Mr. Wahl attempted to enter a stadium last month and was briefly held by Qatari officials.
What happened he Dies after collapsing at World Cup Qatar
The U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Friday that renowned soccer writer Grant Wahl has passed away. Wahl, 48, died while covering the World Cup in Qatar.
When Argentina and the Netherlands’ quarterfinal match went into extra time, Wahl’s agent, Tim Scanlan, said that the journalist “looked to have had some form of extreme discomfort in the press room” of the stadium. Scanlan said that despite being summoned to the location, the paramedics were unable to resuscitate the man.
Wahl “received rapid medical care on site, which continued when he was taken by ambulance to Hamad General Hospital,” according to a statement by Qatari authorities. Yet to be determined is the precise cause of death.
As part of his coverage of the ninth World Cup, Wahl had been tweeting during the game.
Grant Wahl, a soccer writer, has received tributes after his passing during the World Cup.
The U.S. Soccer Federation released a statement Friday night saying, “The whole U.S. soccer family is devastated to learn that we have lost Grant Wahl.” “Soccer fans and readers of the best journalism knew we could depend on Grant to provide enlightening and interesting reports on our game and its key players.”
I am so thankful for the support of my husband @GrantWahl‘s soccer family & of so many friends who’ve reached out tonight.
I’m in complete shock. https://t.co/OB3IzOxGlE
— Céline Gounder, MD, ScM, FIDSA 🇺🇦 (@celinegounder) December 10, 2022
On his Spotify podcast on Thursday, Wahl discussed his health and revealed that he had developed bronchitis while covering the World Cup.
Wahl informed the audience, “I took some time off here myself. “Without playing any games, we had two days off. After seventeen days of nonstop competition, my body, I believe, revolted against me by telling me I wasn’t getting enough sleep even after the U.S. left the stadium. Thus, I’ve been suffering from bronchitis all week. I’ve already visited the clinic’s medical center twice, including today. Today I am feeling better. I essentially canceled everything I had planned for this Thursday and took a sleep, which has helped me feel a little better. My voice undoubtedly lets you know that I’m not giving this place my all.”
Scanlan made reference to a discussion that took place on December 3, only a week before Wahl passed away: “I questioned, ‘Was it too much?’ and he responded no, this is what he lived for, and he adored the World Cup,” Scanlan recalled. “He had recently received praise for winning the seventh World Cup. Yesterday was his 48th birthday. He was a skilled cook who enjoyed hosting parties. Twenty of his close friends visited him at home last night to celebrate.”
Additionally, Dr. Celine Gounder, a medical expert for News, was married to Wahl. While the news was being published, Gounder tweeted that she was “in total shock” and thanked Wahl’s “soccer family” and their friends for their support.