REST IN PEACE: American soccer journalist Grant Wahl has died while covering the World Cup in Qatar. MORE:
Wahl, whose death was confirmed by U.S. Soccer's social media pages Friday, had tweeted updates on the soccer tournament as recent as 1:05 p.m. PT. Wahl's brother Eric took to social media to suspect foul play:"I do not believe my brother just died," Eric Wahl said in a social media video. "I believe he was killed."
Prior to Grant Wahl's death, the reporter had posted on his website that he was being detained in Qatar back in late November for wearing a rainbow t-shirt. Eric Wahl said in the aforementioned social media video that he was the reason his brother wore the rainbow t-shirt.Major League Soccer, a league Wahl covered for years, also issued the following statement:
"We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken over the tragic passing of Grant Wahl. He was a kind and caring person whose passion for soccer and dedication to journalism were immeasurable. Grant was an important member of the soccer community for more than two decades, and he will be deeply missed. Our heartfelt condolences are with his wife Celine, his family and loved ones."
Before launching his own website, Wahl had previously worked for FOX Sports, CBS Sports and Sports Illustrated.that I have read and agree
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