Grant Wahl

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

US State Department spokesman Ned Price tweeted: “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. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken over the tragic passing of Grant Wahl. Wahl was 48 and covering his eighth World Cup. Grant made soccer his life’s work, and we are devastated that he and his brilliant writing will no longer be with us.” “Grant’s belief in the power of the game to advance human rights was, and will remain, an inspiration to all. US media seated near him said Wahl fell back in his seat in the media tribune at Lusail Stadium during extra time and reporters adjacent to him called for assistance.

Grant Wahl, 48, collapsed while covering the Argentina-Netherlands quarter-final and his brother doesn't believe he died of natural causes.

Sportswriter Grant Wahl died while covering the Argentina-Netherlands World Cup quarterfinal, NPR said.

His wife responded to the US Soccer statement on Twitter, saying she was "in complete shock". He was empathetic and just truly a brilliant writer." "He was a kind and caring person whose passion for soccer and dedication to journalism were immeasurable," Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said in reaction to news of Wahl's death.

The wife of sportswriter Grant Wahl is "in complete shock" after he died while covering the Argentina-Netherlands World Cup quarter-final.

His wife responded to the US Soccer statement on Twitter, saying she was "in complete shock". He was empathetic and just truly a brilliant writer." "He was a kind and caring person whose passion for soccer and dedication to journalism were immeasurable," Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said in reaction to news of Wahl's death.

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.

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, 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.

Soccer journalist Grant Wahl, who recently made international headlines after he said he was detained in Qatar for wearing a rainbow shirt, has died, ...

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

“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. Wahl also worked for Fox Sports from 2012-19 and was hired by CBS Sports in 2021 as an analyst and editorial consultant. “There was never any doubt that Grant was on the side of the good guys in wanting soccer to make the best of itself.” He then launched his own website, Fútbol with Grant Wahl, and a podcast with Meadowlark Media. [in a tweet](https://twitter.com/StateDeptSpox/status/1601419687619067904) that American officials were in touch with Qatari authorities “to see to it that his family’s wishes are fulfilled as expeditiously as possible.” [Wahl wore a rainbow T-shirt in support of LGBTQ rights to the United States’ World Cup opener against Wales on Nov. 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. 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. “We could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game, and its major protagonists,” the U.S. The World Cup organizing committee said he was taken to Doha’s Hamad General Hospital, but it did not state a cause of death.

Grant Wahl drew international attention at the start of the World Cup when he was briefly detained for wearing a shirt with a rainbow design.

Among Wahl’s work before he began covering soccer exclusively was a Sports Illustrated cover story about LeBron James in 2002, when James was a junior at St. “He was always pretty cool to be around. It’s unfortunate to lose someone as great as he was. “Grant’s belief in the power of the game to advance human rights was, and will remain, an inspiration to all. “I went into the medical clinic at the main media centre today, and they said I probably have bronchitis. 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. Grant made soccer his life’s work, and we are devastated that he and his brilliant writing will no longer be with us.” “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. 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. He then launched his own website. Wahl was covering his eighth World Cup. American reporters who knew Wahl said he was 49.

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 ...

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.

Grant Wahl was honoured with a tribute from Fifa on the desk where he was due to work at the World Cup quarterfinal between France and England.

An announcement about his death was made to fans who applauded him. “Our thoughts remain with his wife Céline, his family, and his friends at this most difficult time.” “Tonight we pay tribute to Grant Wahl at his assigned seat in Al Bayt Stadium.

UK journalist in the media box where US football writer Grant Wahl collapsed has queried why a difibrillator wasn't used to try to save the “man in ...

I've been to the medical centre at the clinic twice now, including today. A guard had told him his t-shirt was not allowed and he needed to change it, Wahl said at the time. “I went into the medical clinic at the main media centre today, and they said I probably have bronchitis. You can probably tell by my voice that I am not doing 100% here." 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. 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. “So I've had a case of bronchitis this week. A Fifa representative also apologised later. That was the question we kept asking each other, as the medics pumped and pumped to no avail,” Glancy wrote. Eventually a security commander arrived. [United States football journalist Grant Wahl dies while covering World Cup in Qatar](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/world-cup/300761894/united-states-football-journalist-grant-wahl-dies-while-covering-world-cup-in-qatar?rm=a) [Memorial to American football journalist Grant Wahl placed at World Cup match](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/world-cup/300762146/memorial-to-american-football-journalist-grant-wahl-placed-at-world-cup-match?rm=a)