FIFA, US Soccer Release Official Statements Condoling Demise of American Journalist Grant Wahl at FIFA World Cup 2022

The popular journalist passed away while he was covering the Netherlands vs Argentina quarterfinal match. Wahl had made the headlines a few days ago when he was stopped by Qatar authorities from entering a stadium as he was wearing a T-shirt in favour of LGBTQ rights.

US Journalist Grant Wahl (Photo Credit- Twitter)

FIFA and the US Soccer have released official statements that condoled the sudden demise of American journalist Grant Wahl, at the FIFA World Cup 2022. The well-known journalist reportedly passed away while covering the Netherlands vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal match at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. "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," a part of FIFA's statement read. Journalist Grant Wahl, Who Died While Covering Netherlands vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2022 Match, Was Suffering From Bronchitis: Report

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