The US Football Federation made a statement after the death of CBS reporter Grant Wahl, played between the Netherlands and Argentina in the quarter-finals 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.
“The entire U.S. football family was heartbroken when they learned of our loss to Grant Wahl. Football fans and top journalists know we can always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game and its protagonists, whose football is unlike any other sport.
Grant’s passion for soccer in the US and his desire to raise his profile in the sports community has played an important role in helping to raise interest and respect for our beautiful game.
More importantly, Grant’s belief in the power of play to advance human rights has been and remains an inspiration to all. Grant has made football his life’s work, and we are devastated that he and his brilliant work are no longer with us.
The Football Association, Grant’s wife, Dr. Celine Gounder, to all her family members, friends and media colleagues. We thank Grant for his tremendous dedication and influence on our game in the USA.”
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.
It was previously reported that one person. dead After the conflict over the defeat of the Brazilian national team at the World Cup.
Source: Gazeta
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