Grant Wahl

A prominent football journalist from the United States has died while covering the World Cup in Qatar. Grant Wahl, 48, collapsed suddenly while watching the ...

"He fell ill in the Lusail Stadium media tribune, during last night's quarter-final match between Argentina v Netherlands. "Anyone who met Grant was immediately enthused by him," he said. "My body finally broke down on me," he wrote. "We are in touch with the US Embassy and relevant local authorities to ensure the process of repatriating the body is in accordance with the family's wishes." "Grant was known for his enormous love of football and was in Qatar to cover his eighth Fifa World Cup. [wrote on his website](https://grantwahl.substack.com/p/world-cup-daily-day-22) on Monday that he had been unwell in the last 10 days and was on a course of antibiotics for suspected bronchitis.

Grant Wahl died on Friday during the second half of extra time at the Argentina-Netherlands quarterfinals match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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American journalist Grant Wahl died on Friday evening while covering the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. U.S. Soccer and NPR have confirmed Wahl's passing.

LeBron James offered his remembrance of journalist Grant Wahl tonight in Philadelphia. he took delight in seeing this sport grow in this country and wanted to lift those of us around him up. His loss is incalculable to our profession. Grant Wahl was incredibly kind to me long before anyone knew who I was. Grant Wahl was my friend and was one of the most generous, kind, and encouraging people I knew in or out of sports media. [December 10, 2022] Free to read: What happened when Qatar World Cup security detained me for 25 minutes for wearing a t-shirt supporting LGBTQ rights, forcibly took my phone and angrily demanded that I remove my t-shirt to enter the stadium. Wahl’s brother wrote in an Instagram comment that he collapsed at the stadium and died. Wahl had been [writing about the brutal conditions this World Cup was being played under](https://grantwahl.substack.com/p/world-cup-daily-day-25?r=4u5lv&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post). Wahl was fired by the company in 2020 and was [covering the World Cup on his Substack](https://grantwahl.substack.com/) while also doing work for CBS. Soccer](https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/1601401947692863489) and [NPR](https://twitter.com/rdlewis/status/1601399736560680960?s=46&t=RiRsBL7Mueo_trViRI8jhw) have confirmed Wahl’s passing. Wahl was perhaps the biggest voice on soccer for American audiences.

Reporters sitting near Grant Wahl said he had fallen back in his seat and, despite the efforts of emergency services, he died.

But still: No bueno." "We offer our deepest condolences to Grant's family, friends and his many close colleagues in the media." "Grant was known for his enormous love of football and was in Qatar to cover his eighth FIFA World Cup. US State Department spokesman Ned Price tweeted late on Friday: "We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Grant Wahl and send our condolences to his family, with whom we have been in close communication. He said on Twitter that he was detained for 25 minutes for wearing the shirt, with security guards "forcibly" taking his phone and demanding that he remove the shirt before going into the stadium. "He was such a great champion for the world game and the game that we love.

American sportswriter Grant Wahl has died while covering the quarter-final between the Netherlands and Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar.

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Grant Wahl, a prominent US soccer writer, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands.

He spent a lot of time in my hometown of Akron," James said in Philadelphia after the Los Angeles Lakers lost in overtime to the 76ers. "His love for football was immense and his reporting will be missed by all who follow the global game." Among Wahl's work at Sports Illustrated was the famous "The Chosen One" cover story about LeBron James in 2002, when James was a junior at St. He will always be part of the SI family." "He received immediate emergency medical treatment on site, which continued as he was transferred by ambulance to Hamad General Hospital," the World Cup organizing committee said in a statement, which did not list a cause of death. "He was always pretty cool to be around. Soccer also [released a statement](https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/1601401947692863489) Friday night, saying they were "heartbroken" to learn of Wahl's death. "Any time his name would come up, I'll always think back to me as a teenager having Grant in our building down at St. [@USMNT], we offer our deepest sympathy to [@celinegounder]& all those who mourn the loss of Grant Wahl. A 1996 graduate of Princeton, Wahl worked for Sports Illustrated from 1996 to 2021, known primarily for his coverage of soccer and college basketball. [tweeted Friday night](https://twitter.com/celinegounder/status/1601404727014879232?s=20&t=BTVwdfzmYm5gpMIaLlliww) that she was in "complete shock" and thanked everyone for their support of her husband. Emergency services workers responded very quickly, the reporters said, and they were later told that Wahl had died.

World Cup news: American journalist Grant Wahl confirmed as having died after collapsing in Qatar whilst reporting on Netherlands vs Argentina.

His writing and the stories he told will live on." "He fell ill in the Lusail Stadium media tribune, during last night's quarter-final match between Argentina v Netherlands. "As important, Grant's belief in the power of the game to advance human rights was, and will remain, an inspiration to all.

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match ...

“You come to a World Cup as a journalist to work, to share the stresses, the pressures but also the enjoyments and the fascination of it — and to share that with your readers, your listeners, your viewers. He spent a lot of time in my hometown of Akron,” James said in Philadelphia after the Los Angeles Lakers lost in overtime to the 76ers. “There was never any doubt that Grant was on the side of the good guys in wanting soccer to make the best of itself.” Wahl also worked for Fox Sports from 2012-19 and was hired by CBS Sports in 2021 as an analyst and editorial consultant. He then launched his own website, Fútbol with Grant Wahl, and a podcast with Meadowlark Media. 21](https://grantwahl.substack.com/p/an-unexpected-detention-by-world) and wrote that security refused him entry and told him to remove the shirt. [a Sports Illustrated cover story](https://vault.si.com/vault/2002/02/18/ahead-of-his-class-ohio-high-school-junior-lebron-james-is-so-good-that-hes-already-being-mentioned-as-the-heir-to-air-jordan) about LeBron James in 2002, when James was a junior at St. “We could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game, and its major protagonists,” the U.S. Wahl, who wrote for Sports Illustrated for more than two decades and then started his own website, was a major voice informing an American public of soccer during time of increased interest after the U.S. and reported on some of the biggest stories in the sport, died Saturday while covering a World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. The World Cup organizing committee said he was taken to Doha's Hamad General Hospital, but it did not state a cause of death. Wahl attempted to run for FIFA president against Sepp Blatter and Mohamed bin Hammam in 2011.

Grant Wahl, one of the most esteemed American sports journalists, died on Friday while covering the Argentina-Netherlands game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in ...

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Prominent American journalist Grant Wahl has died in Qatar after collapsing while covering the World Cup, sparking an outpouring of shock and grief across ...

Grant was the first person who really paid genuine attention to this sport in a meaningful way,” Wittyngham said. He said security staff had told him to change his shirt because “it’s not allowed,” and had taken his phone. “I’ve always kind of watched from a distance even when I moved up in ranks and became a professional, and he went to a different sport,” said James, speaking at a postgame press conference. “Any time his name would come up I’ll always think back to me as a teenager and having Grant in our building … I’ve done eight of these on the men’s side,” he said at the time. He’d had a cold for 10 days, which “turned into something more severe,” he wrote, adding that he felt better after receiving antibiotics and catching up on sleep. US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the department was in “close communication” with Wahl’s family. It added that Wahl had first joined the publication in November 1996. Feeling pretty hairy, bad,” Wahl told co-host Chris Wittyngham in the episode. I’m in complete shock,” wrote Gounder, a former CNN contributor who served on the Biden-Harris transition Covid-19 advisory board. Because the chairs are freestanding, people were able to move the chairs, so it’s possible to create a little bit of space around him,” Radnedge said. “This was towards the end of extra time in the match.

Prominent American journalist Grant Wahl has died in Qatar after collapsing while covering the World Cup, sparking an outpouring of shock and grief across ...

Grant was the first person who really paid genuine attention to this sport in a meaningful way,” Wittyngham said. He said security staff had told him to change his shirt because “it’s not allowed,” and had taken his phone. “I’ve always kind of watched from a distance even when I moved up in ranks and became a professional, and he went to a different sport,” said James, speaking at a postgame press conference. “Any time his name would come up I’ll always think back to me as a teenager and having Grant in our building … I’ve done eight of these on the men’s side,” he said at the time. He’d had a cold for 10 days, which “turned into something more severe,” he wrote, adding that he felt better after receiving antibiotics and catching up on sleep. US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the department was in “close communication” with Wahl’s family. It added that Wahl had first joined the publication in November 1996. Feeling pretty hairy, bad,” Wahl told co-host Chris Wittyngham in the episode. I’m in complete shock,” wrote Gounder, a former CNN contributor who served on the Biden-Harris transition Covid-19 advisory board. Because the chairs are freestanding, people were able to move the chairs, so it’s possible to create a little bit of space around him,” Radnedge said. “This was towards the end of extra time in the match.

Wahl, a former Sports Illustrated journalist who later moved to Substack, died after falling back in his seat during the extra time at the corner reserved for ...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed condolences to the family and friends of Grant Wahl. The American sports journalist died at the age of 49 and was survived by his wife and family. American sportswriter Grant Wahl has died while covering the Netherlands and Argentina World Cup match in Qatar on Friday night.

Grant Wahl, 48, football journalist from the United States collapsed as extra time began in the Argentina-Netherlands game on Friday night.

[Gianni Infantino](/topic/gianni-infantino), the president of FIFA, praised Grant Wahl's immense love for the game and stated that his reporting would be missed by everyone who follows the global competition. Grant Wahl was reportedly unwell for ten days, he wrote, "My body finally broke down on me. [US News](/news/international/us), [UK News](/news/international/uk), [Canada News](/news/international/canada), International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken over the tragic passing of Grant Wahl. Fans of soccer and journalism of the highest quality knew we could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game, and its major protagonists." Soccer (@ussoccer)

The death of prominent journalist Grant Wahl at the World Cup in Qatar has led to an outpouring of shock and grief across the sports world, with NBA star ...

He said security staff had told him to change his shirt because “it’s not allowed,” and had taken his phone. I’ve done eight of these on the men’s side,” he said at the time. US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the department was in “close communication” with Wahl’s family. He’d had a cold for 10 days, which “turned into something more severe,” he wrote, adding that he felt better after receiving antibiotics and catching up on sleep. Grant was the first person who really paid genuine attention to this sport in a meaningful way,” Wittyngham said. Feeling pretty hairy, bad,” Wahl told co-host Chris Wittyngham in the episode. I’m in complete shock,” wrote Gounder, a former CNN contributor who served on the Biden-Harris transition Covid-19 advisory board. State Department officials are in touch with Grant’s family and with senior officials in the government of Qatar to ensure his family gets the support they need,” Jean-Pierre wrote on Twitter. Because the chairs are freestanding, people were able to move the chairs, so it’s possible to create a little bit of space around him,” Radnedge said. “This was towards the end of extra time in the match. “I’ve always kind of watched from a distance even when I moved up in ranks and became a professional, and he went to a different sport,” said James, speaking at a postgame press conference. “Any time his name would come up I’ll always think back to me as a teenager and having Grant in our building …

Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known football writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and ...

He spent a lot of time in my hometown of Akron,” James said in Philadelphia after the Los Angeles Lakers lost in overtime to the 76ers. “His love for football was immense and his reporting will be missed by all who follow the global game.” Among Wahl’s work at Sports Illustrated was the famous “The Chosen One” cover story about LeBron James in 2002, when James was a junior at St. “He received immediate emergency medical treatment on site, which continued as he was transferred by ambulance to Hamad General Hospital,” the World Cup organizing committee said in a statement, which did not list a cause of death. “Any time his name would come up, I’ll always think back to me as a teenager having Grant in our building down at St. He will always be part of the SI family.” A 1996 graduate of Princeton, Wahl worked for Sports Illustrated from 1996 to 2021, known primarily for his coverage of soccer and college basketball. “He was always pretty cool to be around. “Our hearts go out to Celine and his family, as well as everyone who loved his work. [In a tweet](https://twitter.com/tyler_adams14/status/1601531221351497728), U.S. They gave me a course of antibiotics and some heavy-duty cough syrup, and I’m already feeling a bit better just a few hours later. Emergency services workers responded very quickly, the reporters said, and they were later were told that Wahl had died.

LUSAIL, Qatar — (AP) — Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S. and reported on some of the biggest stories ...

"It is with disbelief and immense sadness that I have been made aware of the passing of renowned sports journalist Grant Wahl, whilst reporting on a ...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Grant Wahl after hearing the shocking news of his passing whilst reporting at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in Doha. Grant Wahl first reported on the FIFA World Cup in the United States in 1994 and had reported on every subsequent tournament, and he was recently honoured at a joint FIFA-AIPS Journalists on the Podium event in Doha, where he received an award from two-time FIFA World Cup winner, Ronaldo. “On behalf of FIFA and the football community, we express our sincerest condolences to his wife Céline, his family, and his friends at this most difficult time."

Eric Wahl, the brother of American sports journalist, Grant Wahl, who passed away during a World Cup match in Qatar, has alleged that his brother was killed ...

He had also exposed the death of a Filipino migrant worker who died in an accident during the group stages of the World Cup. “We’re still trying to find out. I live in Seattle, Washington.

A prolific journalist, Wahl wrote for multiple outlets and was a CBS Sports contributor.

"Through his work, Grant shared his love of football with millions," the stadium's public address announcer said in a statement. He was a kind and caring person whose passion for soccer and dedication to journalism were immeasurable." He was an analyst on CBS Sports HQ throughout the Qatar World Cup, and wrote guest columns focused on the U.S. Ned Price, a spokesperson for the U.S. "He had just been recognized for his eighth World Cup. "The entire U.S. I basically cancelled everything on this Thursday that I had, and I napped, and I am doing slightly better. Paramedics were called to the scene, Scanlan said, but were unable to revive him. soccer family is heartbroken to learn that we have lost Grant Wahl," the U.S. You can probably tell by my voice that I am not doing 100% here." Wahl, 49, was in Qatar covering the Soccer Federation reported Friday.

A prominent football journalist from the United States has died while covering the 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar.

Mr Wahl celebrated his 48th birthday on Thursday with friends in Qatar, a day before he collapsed. “My body finally broke down on me,” he wrote. “He fell ill in the Lusail Stadium media tribune, during last night’s quarter-final match between Argentina v Netherlands.

It's safe to say that Grant Wahl was arguably amongst the best soccer writers in the world, but he was also very prominent in other sports such as ...

"Even when I moved up the ranks and became a professional and he kind of went to a different sport and things of that nature over the years, anytime his name would come up I would always think back to me as a teenager and having Grant in our building down at [St. It's unfortunate to lose someone as great as he was and I wish his family, like I said, the best. [Grant Wahl](https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/12/10/63941532e2704e453e8b45de.html) was arguably amongst the best soccer writers in the world, but he was also very prominent in other sports such as basketball. Despite being a teenager in Akron, Ohio, James was covered by Grant much before that cover story came out. He spent a lot of time in my hometown of Akron covering me over the course of time before that cover story came out. Kobe Bryant was at his first peak but the world was just getting ready for the next great player.