Grant Wahl

US media seated near him said Wahl fell back in his seat in the media tribune at Lusail Iconic Stadium during extra time and reporters adjacent to him ...

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. US State Department spokesman Ned Price tweeted late 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. Wahl said FIFA apologised to him. He wrote Monday on his website that he had visited a medical clinic while in Qatar. “I went into the medical clinic at the main media center today, and they said I probably have bronchitis. 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.

Grant was reportedly unconscious in his press box seat during extra time at Lusail Stadium. The paramedic staff at the stadium tried to resuscitate him for ...

“As president I would do a WikiLeaks on FIFA, releasing every internal document to the public so we could find out how clean or unclean FIFA really is. “His love for football was immense and his reporting will be missed by all who follow the global game. But sadly Grant Wahl, a veteran US football journalist covering his eight World Cup, is no more and the football world mourns.

The late soccer journalist was covering his eighth world cup. Agencies Grant Wahl was one of the most prominent soccer journalists in the US. (Image: Twitter/@ ...

[1670644054000] [FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022](/topic/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022), Wahl created headlines after he took to his Twitter account to report an untoward event with the security. [Wittyngham](/topic/wittyngham)tweeted saying, “Grant Wahl was kind. A FIFA representative also apologised to the late journalist. There will be a mountain of attention on this -- far too early to know how he died, but Grant Wahl (a wonderful soc… The amount of death that has occurred because of having the World Cup in fucking Qatar is horrific. Soccer (@ussoccer) https://t.co/anca6z8OdX— KFC (@KFCBarstool) Grant Wahl was kind. Needlessly kind. [FIFA 2022: Japan's manager Hajime Moriyasu bowing before fans after Croatia loss is dignity & grace redefined](/magazines/panache/fifa-2022-japans-manager-hajime-moriyasu-bowing-before-fans-after-croatia-loss-is-dignity-grace-redefined/articleshow/96033145.cms) [Flight of fancy! FIFA World Cup 2022 on cloud nine, video shows football fans enjoying match up in the air](/magazines/panache/flight-of-fancy-fifa-world-cup-2022-on-cloud-nine-video-shows-football-fans-enjoying-match-up-in-the-air/articleshow/95939899.cms) ['Fans haven’t stopped screaming your name.' Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, sister slam Portugal boss Santos for benching CR7](/magazines/panache/fans-havent-stopped-screaming-your-name-cristiano-ronaldos-girlfriend-georgina-rodriguez-sister-slam-portugal-boss-santos-for-benching-cr7/articleshow/96059228.cms) [Historical moment! “The entire U.S Soccer family is heartbroken to learn that we have lost Grant Wahl.

US journalist Grant Wahl, who was detained in Qatar for wearing a rainbow shirt in support of the LGBTQ community, died while covering the FIFA World Cup, ...

As important, Grant's belief in the power of the game to advance human rights was, and will remain, an inspiration to all." "Here in the United States, Grant's passion for soccer and commitment to elevating its profile across our sporting landscape played a major role in helping to drive interest in and respect for our beautiful game. "He collapsed at the stadium, was given cpr, was taken by Uber to hospital and died according to Celine. The doctors there said, "I probably have bronchitis". We just spoke with the state department and Celine has spoken to Ron Klain and the White House." He said his phone was taken away when he tweeted about the incident.

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

I'm in complete shock." He was also known as an author, having written the book 'The Beckham Experiment', about David Beckham's arrival in MLS in 2007. Various reports state he had a medical emergency during extra-time in the match and required CPR.

Wahl made international headlines in November when he was denied entry to the United States' first match in Qatar because he was wearing a rainbow shirt in ...

He treated me with a level of respect I didn’t deserve. “What had been a cold over the last 10 days turned into something more severe on the night of the USA-Netherlands game, and I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort. Because he wasn’t a suspicious or cynical person by nature. He gave me an opportunity when I needed one. And most importantly he was kind. Grant Wahl was kind. Just now: Security guard refusing to let me into the stadium for USA-Wales. “You have to change your shirt. Needlessly kind. I do not believe my brother just died. “My brother was healthy. And I just beg for any help.”

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.

Grant Wahl, who was covering the World Cup in Qatar, shockingly passed away during the Argentina-Netherlands match yesterday. We take a look at who he was, ...

[Wahl wore a rainbow T-shirt in support of LGBTQ rights](https://indianexpress.com/article/world/journalist-denied-entry-into-world-cup-stadium-in-qatar-for-wearing-rainbow-t-shirt-8282536/) to the United States’ World Cup opener against Wales. He never had a realistic chance of winning the elections, and withdrew his candidature after failing to secure a nomination from any national association. On December 9, he wrote about the death of a migrant worker during the tournament, “They just don’t care. He was not just about the tactics of the game or the skills of the player. He wrote about the problems with MLS at a time when the world thought that the league was on the rise. The USMNT released a statement, as did the MLS. However, he made the statement he had set out to make. While he had already received some critical acclaim, notably for a piece titled Where’s Daddy (1998) about illegitimate children born to professional athletes, his latest story would leave a profound impact on his legacy and that of the athlete he covered. The brilliance of the book lay in how it stitched together personal stories from Beckham and those around him with larger structural issues in American soccer. Wahl covered the US Women’s Team at a time when no one seemed to care. Lebron James, arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, would be dubbed as the “Chosen One” by Wahl all the way back in 2002. Early in his career he covered multiple sports but over time, he devoted most of his attention to his one true love: soccer.

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)

Grant Wahl, a prominent US soccer journalist who was outspoken in his opposition of Qatar hosting the World Cup, died on Friday while covering the ...

The National Women's Soccer League issued a statement that read in part, "We are heartbroken by the news of Grant Wahl's death. US Soccer posted a statement on Twitter that read in part, "The entire US Soccer family is heartbroken to learn that we have lost Grant Wahl. MLS commissioner Don Garber tweeted, "We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken over the tragic passing of Grant Wahl. He previously was a contributor to Fox Sports' soccer coverage. What had been a cold over the last 10 days turned into something more severe on the night of the USA-Netherlands game, and I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort. The rainbow symbol represents support for the LGBTQ community, and homosexuality is illegal in Qatar.

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 ...

State Department spokesman Ned Price tweeted late 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. We are engaged with senior Qatari officials to see to it that his family's wishes are fulfilled as expeditiously as possible." Grant made soccer his life's work, and we are devastated that he and his brilliant writing will no longer be with us." Wahl said FIFA apologized to him. Wahl was covering his eighth World Cup. American reporters who knew Wahl said he was 49.

U.S. media seated near him said Wahl fell back in his seat in a section of Lusail Stadium reserved for journalists during extra time of the game, and reporters ...

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 …

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 ...

The journalist had earlier written on his website that he had been unwell and was taking medicines for suspected bronchitis.

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." The supreme committee for delivery and legacy, the panel handling the tournament’s management in Qatar, said, “We are deeply saddened by the death of the US journalist Grant Wahl. Grant was known for his enormous love of football and was in Qatar to cover his eighth Fifa World Cup. All subscribers get a weekly, subscriber-only newsletter by default. Wahl collapsed during the Argentina-Netherlands match on Friday night. I believe he was killed.

Early reports suggested that he may have had a heart attack, but this has yet to be officially confirmed. Last month Mr Wahl was briefly detained by Qatari ...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, Mr Wahl’s love for football was immense, adding that his reporting would be missed by all who follow the global game. Early reports suggested that he may have had a heart attack, but this has yet to be officially confirmed. 48-year-old Grant Wahl collapsed as extra time began in the Argentina-Netherlands game on Friday night.

Wahl collapsed in the press tribune during Friday's Argentina-Netherlands game due to what is being reported as a heart attack.

He remained at the magazine until 2020, joining CBS Sports a year later. But still: No bueno.” US State Department spokesman Ned Price tweeted: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Grant Wahl” and added that US authorities have been “in close communication” with his family. Three weeks of little sleep, high stress and lots of work can do that to you... “My body finally broke down on me. many personalities that make soccer unlike any sport.”

Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S. and reported on some of the biggest stories in the sport, dies while ...

“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. 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. “We could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game, and its major protagonists,” the U.S. “I went into the medical clinic at the main media center today, and they said I probably have bronchitis. Three weeks of little sleep, high stress and lots of work can do that to you,” Wahl wrote. Wahl attempted to run for FIFA president against Sepp Blatter and Mohamed bin Hammam in 2011. The World Cup organising committee said he was taken to Doha’s Hamad General Hospital, but it did not state a cause of death. Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S.

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.