Grant Wahl dead

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.

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, 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 ...

He then launched his own website. 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. Wahl was covering his eighth World Cup. 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 called for assistance. Emergency services workers responded very quickly, the reporters said, and the reporters later were told that Wahl had died. and reported on some of the biggest stories in the sport, died Saturday while covering a World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands.

Grant Wahl, a longtime soccer sportswriter, died Friday in Qatar while covering the World Cup.

I've always kind of watched from a distance," the NBA legend said at a He spent a lot of time in my hometown of Akron covering me over the course of time before that ... It's unfortunate to lose someone as great as he was." In his writing, Wahl had reflected on the extraordinary nature of a World Cup in Qatar, and noted an incident on Nov. "We’re shocked and devastated at the news of Grant’s passing," SI’s co-editors in chief, Ryan Hunt and Stephen Cannella, said. “I have looked to Grant and his work for decades," Wambach said. [said in a tweet.](https://twitter.com/StateDeptSpox/status/1601419687619067904) White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tweeted Saturday, "Grant Wahl was an inspiration to many. He was known for his work for Sports Illustrated and as a commentator on NPR. [personal website,](https://grantwahl.substack.com/p/world-cup-daily-day-22) Wahl said he felt sick and that medical personnel on-site at the World Cup told him he probably had bronchitis. "We are engaged with senior Qatari officials to see to it that his family’s wishes are fulfilled as expeditiously as possible," State Department spokesperson Ned Price Embassy in Doha, which the National Security Council facilitated, the official said. "Three weeks of little sleep, high stress and lots of work can do that to you.

World Cup reporter Grant Wahl's fatal collapse during a match Friday is a tragic end to a long, arduous week of illness -- something he openly discussed the ...

I wish his family the best and may he rest in paradise." "It's unfortunate to lose someone as great as he was. His detainment became a big story, as Qatar had threatened to shut down any LGBTQ+ protests during the tournament. which he said listeners could probably hear in his voice. CBS News is reporting it was a heart attack. he'd "been to the medical clinic at the media center twice now, including today."

LeBron James, Carli Lloyd, Peter King and others send messages of support and heartbreak after learning longtime soccer journalist Grant Wahl died.

Longtime ESPN broadcaster Bob Ley wrote that Wahl "did more to inform and explain and celebrate the beautiful game than any other American. "I have looked to Grant and his work for decades. Grant Wahl never shied away from asking the tough questions, the right questions, the ones that got to the heart of the matter. "As important, Grant's belief in the power of the game to advance human rights was, and will remain, an inspiration to all. "We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken over the tragic passing of Grant Wahl. Grant was a friend, and always looked out for me. I can’t quite believe this," announcer Ian Darke wrote. And for women’s soccer, one of the originals who helped drive our game forward. Truly heartbreaking," she wrote. 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 the Netherlands and Argentina, according to the Associated Press. It's unfortunate to lose someone as great as he was." "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," U.S.