The President of the International Football Federation (FIFA) conveyed his condolences on the death of journalist, CBS employee Grant Wahl, who lost his life in the match between the Netherlands and Argentina in the 1/4 final of the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar. .
Regular time ended in a draw with a score of 2:2. In the penalty shootout, the players of the South American team were more accurate – 4:3.
“It is with great sadness that we receive the death of sports reporter Grant Wahl, who commented on the quarter-final match of the World Cup.
Just days ago, Grant was recognized by FIFA for her contribution to the coverage of eight world championships, including the women’s world championship and other international sporting events. His love is so great and his reporting will be missed.
On behalf of FIFA and the football community, we express our condolences to his wife Celine and her family at this difficult time.
As commentator Dmitry Shnyakin said on the air, the observer lost consciousness during the match. Health workers who came could not bring the 48-year-old journalist back to life. The cause of death is said to be cardiac arrest.
It is worth noting that previously Wal was not allowed to enter the group stage play between the USA and Wales. The journalist arrived at the stadium in a T-shirt with a rainbow flag.
The brother of the deceased columnist believes that he was killed and did not die of natural causes.
Formerly the United States Football Association spoke With a statement made after Grant Wahl’s death.
Source: Gazeta
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