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.

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 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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Grant Wahl, a prominent U.S. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 ...

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, 48, died after collapsing in the media center at Lusail Iconic Stadium during the Netherlands-Argentina match.

“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. "I can only imagine how hard this must be for his wife Celine, his immediate family, and those who had the good fortune to work and play with him on a daily basis. "He is one of the best humans and writers that I have ever known," she told USA TODAY Sports. "As important, Grant's belief in the power of the game to advance human rights was, and will remain, an inspiration to all. Grant Wahl never shied away from asking the tough questions, the right questions, the ones that got to the heart of the matter. Wahl had written that he had not being feeling well in the days preceding his death, saying in part: “I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort." "We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken over the tragic passing of Grant Wahl. media seated near him said Wahl fell back in his seat in a section of Lusail Iconic Stadium reserved for journalists during extra time of the game between Argentina and the Netherlands, and reporters adjacent to him called for assistance. [his contribution to reporting on eight consecutive FIFA World Cups](https://twitter.com/GrantWahl/status/1599925751083433984?s=20&t=-94NLU77zW3c3UYX75Arwg), and his career also included attendance at several FIFA Women's World Cups, as well as a host of other international sporting events. “He received immediate emergency medical treatment on site, which continued as he was transferred by ambulance Hamad General Hospital,” the World Cup organizing committee said in a statement, which did not list a cause of death. He spent 24 years with Sports Illustrated, joining the magazine after he graduated from Princeton in 1996, where he wrote about soccer and college basketball, most prominently.

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 ...

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