American journalist Grant Wahl dies in the Netherlands-Argentina match

American journalist Grant Wahl, 48, who was following the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, fell ill while playing extra time in the Lusail Stadium press box. The American journalist, who was immediately intervened by medical teams, could not be saved in the hospital to which he was transferred, despite all the interventions.

In a statement from the US Soccer Association, “As a family of the federation, we are saddened to learn that we have lost Grant Wahl. Grant made soccer the center of his life. We are devastated that his writings will no longer be with us.”

Grant Wahl, in an article on his website; He shared that he was not feeling well due to lack of sleep, stress and hard work, so he went to the FIFA Media Center health clinic.

US State Department spokesman Ned Price said the department was in “close communication” with Wahl’s family.

HIS BROTHER SAID HE RECEIVED DEATH THREATS

On the other hand, Grant Wahl’s brother, Eric Wahl, stated on his social media account that he thought his brother had been murdered.

Eric Wahl shared: “I’m Eric Wahl… I’m Grant Wahl’s brother. I’m gay… I’m the reason for the jersey he wore during the World Cup… My brother was healthy. He told me that he had received death threats. I can’t believe my brother just died. “I think they killed him,” he said.

While trying to follow the USA vs. Wales game, he was not allowed into the stadium due to the rainbow jersey he was wearing and was detained. Grant Wahl, who was detained for around 25 minutes, shared on his social media account: “The security guard won’t let me into the stadium for USA-Wales. You should change your shirt. They said: ‘We cannot allow this.

Grant Wahl later stated that his phone was forcibly confiscated because he shared this post. (AA)