Grant Wahl

Lusail, Qatar (AP) -- Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match ...

and reported on some of the biggest stories in the sport, died Saturday while covering a World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. Lusail, Qatar (AP) -- Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S. Wahl fell back in his seat in a section of Lusail Stadium reserved for journalists during extra time of the game, and reporters adjacent to him called for assistance.

"Fans of soccer and journalism of the highest quality knew we could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game," ...

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." "I have looked to Grant and his work for decades," Wambach said. "We're shocked and devastated at the news of Grant's passing," SI's co-editors in chief, Ryan Hunt and Stephen Cannella, said. In his writing, Wahl had reflected on the extraordinary nature of a World Cup in Qatar, and noted an incident on Nov. [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.

Grant Wahl, who in his career covered soccer for Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports and CBS, was in Qatar for his eighth World Cup.

Earlier in the tournament, Wahl attracted attention for attending the game between Wales and the United States wearing a rainbow T-shirt, in support of L.G.B.T.Q. Wahl refused, and eventually a security supervisor apologized and let him into the stadium. Don Garber, the commissioner of Major League Soccer, wrote that Wahl “was a kind and caring person whose passion for soccer and dedication to journalism were immeasurable.” “I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort,” he wrote, adding that he had tested negative for the coronavirus. Wahl then transitioned to cover soccer exclusively and his career grew in prominence alongside the sport in the United States. He wrote a book about the years Beckham spent playing in Major League Soccer, called “ Medical officials in Qatar, he said, thought he had bronchitis. Embassy in Qatar and the United States Soccer Federation. Wahl was writing daily articles and recording podcasts every other day from Qatar throughout the World Cup. A family friend said that Gounder asked for privacy, and would leave all public comment to the U.S. “He said, ‘I just need to like relax for a bit.’” Wahl’s agent, Tim Scanlan, confirmed the death in a phone interview on Friday night.

A prominent football journalist from the United States has died while covering the World Cup in Qatar. Grant Wahl, 48, collapsed suddenly while watching the ...

"He fell ill in the Lusail Stadium media tribune, during last night's quarter-final match between Argentina v Netherlands. "Anyone who met Grant was immediately enthused by him," he said. "My body finally broke down on me," he wrote. "We are in touch with the US Embassy and relevant local authorities to ensure the process of repatriating the body is in accordance with the family's wishes." "Grant was known for his enormous love of football and was in Qatar to cover his eighth Fifa World Cup. [wrote on his website](https://grantwahl.substack.com/p/world-cup-daily-day-22) on Monday that he had been unwell in the last 10 days and was on a course of antibiotics for suspected bronchitis.

Grant Wahl, a U.S. sportswriter covering the soccer World Cup, died in Qatar on Friday, his family and U.S. Soccer said.

"This is so devastating," twice World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe said on Twitter. "We are in touch with the U.S. "He was a true advocate for both the men's and women's games and really just cared deeply about the sport. In Qatar, same-sex relations are illegal. He was empathetic and just truly a brilliant writer." Soccer statement on Twitter, saying she was " [in complete shock](https://bit.ly/3W5JMG5)".

Attempts were made to revive Grant Wahl in the press box before he was taken to a local hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

He was empathetic and just truly a brilliant writer.” “He was a true advocate for both the men’s and women’s games and really just cared deeply about the sport. US Soccer said it was “heartbroken to learn” of Wahl’s death.

One of America's leading soccer reporters, who made headlines when he was detained at the Qatar World Cup for wearing a rainbow shirt, died Friday while ...

He remained at the magazine until 2020, joining CBS Sports a year later. Three weeks of little sleep, high stress and lots of work can do that to you… But still: No bueno.” Paramedics performed CPR at the scene before taking him away on a stretcher. “My body finally broke down on me. According to NPR, Wahl collapsed in the press tribune as Friday’s Argentina-Netherlands match was winding down.

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.

The death of prominent journalist Grant Wahl at the World Cup in Qatar has led to an outpouring of shock and grief across the sports world, with NBA star ...

He said security staff had told him to change his shirt because “it’s not allowed,” and had taken his phone. I’ve done eight of these on the men’s side,” he said at the time. US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the department was in “close communication” with Wahl’s family. He’d had a cold for 10 days, which “turned into something more severe,” he wrote, adding that he felt better after receiving antibiotics and catching up on sleep. Grant was the first person who really paid genuine attention to this sport in a meaningful way,” Wittyngham said. Feeling pretty hairy, bad,” Wahl told co-host Chris Wittyngham in the episode. I’m in complete shock,” wrote Gounder, a former CNN contributor who served on the Biden-Harris transition Covid-19 advisory board. State Department officials are in touch with Grant’s family and with senior officials in the government of Qatar to ensure his family gets the support they need,” Jean-Pierre wrote on Twitter. Because the chairs are freestanding, people were able to move the chairs, so it’s possible to create a little bit of space around him,” Radnedge said. “This was towards the end of extra time in the match. “I’ve always kind of watched from a distance even when I moved up in ranks and became a professional, and he went to a different sport,” said James, speaking at a postgame press conference. “Any time his name would come up I’ll always think back to me as a teenager and having Grant in our building …

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match ...

“You come to a World Cup as a journalist to work, to share the stresses, the pressures but also the enjoyments and the fascination of it — and to share that with your readers, your listeners, your viewers. 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. “There was never any doubt that Grant was on the side of the good guys in wanting soccer to make the best of itself.” Wahl also worked for Fox Sports from 2012-19 and was hired by CBS Sports in 2021 as an analyst and editorial consultant. He then launched his own website, Fútbol with Grant Wahl, and a podcast with Meadowlark Media. 21](https://grantwahl.substack.com/p/an-unexpected-detention-by-world) and wrote that security refused him entry and told him to remove the shirt. [a Sports Illustrated cover story](https://vault.si.com/vault/2002/02/18/ahead-of-his-class-ohio-high-school-junior-lebron-james-is-so-good-that-hes-already-being-mentioned-as-the-heir-to-air-jordan) about LeBron James in 2002, when James was a junior at St. “We could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game, and its major protagonists,” the U.S. Wahl, who wrote for Sports Illustrated for more than two decades and then started his own website, was a major voice informing an American public of soccer during time of increased interest after the U.S. and reported on some of the biggest stories in the sport, died Saturday while covering a World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. The World Cup organizing committee said he was taken to Doha's Hamad General Hospital, but it did not state a cause of death. Wahl attempted to run for FIFA president against Sepp Blatter and Mohamed bin Hammam in 2011.

Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S. and reported on some of the biggest stories in the sport, ...

“You come to a World Cup as a journalist to work, to share the stresses, the pressures but also the enjoyments and the fascination of it — and to share that with your readers, your listeners, your viewers. 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. Wahl also worked for Fox Sports from 2012-19 and was hired by CBS Sports in 2021 as an analyst and editorial consultant. “There was never any doubt that Grant was on the side of the good guys in wanting soccer to make the best of itself.” He then launched his own website, Fútbol with Grant Wahl, and a podcast with Meadowlark Media. [in a tweet](https://twitter.com/StateDeptSpox/status/1601419687619067904) that American officials were in touch with Qatari authorities “to see to it that his family’s wishes are fulfilled as expeditiously as possible.” [Wahl wore a rainbow T-shirt in support of LGBTQ rights to the United States’ World Cup opener against Wales on Nov. 21](https://grantwahl.substack.com/p/an-unexpected-detention-by-world) and wrote that security refused him entry and told him to remove the shirt. [a Sports Illustrated cover story](https://vault.si.com/vault/2002/02/18/ahead-of-his-class-ohio-high-school-junior-lebron-james-is-so-good-that-hes-already-being-mentioned-as-the-heir-to-air-jordan) about LeBron James in 2002, when James was a junior at St. Wahl, who wrote for Sports Illustrated for more than two decades and then started his own website, was a major voice informing an American public of soccer during time of increased interest after the U.S. and reported on some of the biggest stories in the sport, died Saturday while covering a World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. “We could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game, and its major protagonists,” the U.S. The World Cup organizing committee said he was taken to Doha’s Hamad General Hospital, but it did not state a cause of death.

LUSAIL, Qatar — (AP) — Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S. and reported on some of the biggest stories ...

Wahl was an analyst on CBS Sports throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

And we thank Grant for his tremendous dedication to and impact on our game in the United States. On Thanksgiving Day, "Good Rivals" -- a docuseries exploring the social, political and sporting layers of the rivalry between the United States and Mexico -- launched with Wahl as one of the producers. 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. She is a CBS News medical contributor and former member of the COVID-19 Advisory Board created by the transition team of then-U.S. Wahl fortified his place in the sports industry as one of the most renowned soccer reporters in the United States where he covered Major League Soccer, the National Women's Soccer League and the U.S. Wahl is survived by his wife, Celine Gounder, an American medical doctor and medical journalist who specializes in infectious diseases and global health. He worked his way up to become a senior writer at Sports Illustrated where he covered numerous NCAA Tournaments, Olympics Games and World Cups over the course of his career. While in Qatar, Wahl was honored by FIFA -- along with 70-plus veteran journalists who have covered eight or more World Cups -- in a special ceremony held in conjunction with the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). Detailing impact of Beckham's move to the United States, it became a New York Times bestseller. Wahl's agent, Tim Scanlan, told CBS News that Wahl "appeared to have suffered some sort of acute distress in the press room" when the two teams began playing in extra time. What had been a cold over the last 10 days turned into something more severe on the night of the USA-Netherlands game, and I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort," Wahl wrote on Dec. He may have suffered a heart attack or a pulmonary event, according to those close to the situation, but the exact cause of death is not yet known, CBS News reports.

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.

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.

FIFA honored prominent soccer journalist Grant Wahl during the England-France World Cup match, joining a wave of tributes to Wahl following his death.

He was detained briefly for wearing a rainbow, pro-LGBTQ T-shirt to a match earlier in the tournament and reported extensively about human rights issues in Qatar, including the death of migrant workers who built World Cup stadiums. “We are in touch with the US Embassy and relevant local authorities to ensure the process of repatriating the body is in accordance with the family’s wishes,” the World Cup organizing committee told the AP in a statement. Three weeks of little sleep, high stress and lots of work can do that to you,” Wahl wrote. The World Cup organizing committee told the Associated Press he was transported by ambulance to Doha’s Hamad General Hospital and was pronounced dead. Another tribute appeared on the stadium’s two massive scoreboards pregame, with announcements of condolences in English and Arabic. “Tonight we pay tribute to Grant Wahl at his assigned seat in Al Bayt Stadium.

Grant wrote on Dec. 5 that he had been feeling sick and that staff at the World Cup said he had bronchitis.

[LeBron James](https://twitter.com/mcten/status/1601440434173067264)said in a postgame interview Friday that Wahl's passing was "a tragic loss." [Major League Soccer](https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1601420010517417984)said it was "shocked, saddened and heartbroken" over Wahl's passing. [White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre](https://twitter.com/PressSec/status/1601608611225952256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1601608611225952256%7Ctwgr%5E34523fd5dd57e73cae398bf36e5e40cbf63cc18e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fiframe.nbcnews.com%2FAUyUudJ%3F_showcaption%3Dtrueapp%3D1)said in a statement Saturday that Wahl was "an inspiration to many." What had been a cold over the last 10 days turned into something more severe on the night of the USA-Netherlands game, and I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort.”)“Three weeks of little sleep, high stress and lots of work can do that to you. What had been a cold over the last 10 days turned into something more severe on the night of the USA-Netherlands game, and I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort.” [The tiniest World Cup host ever](https://www.axios.com/2022/11/23/world-cup-qatar-2022-stadiums-capacity) [Protests and upsets at the World Cup](https://www.axios.com/2022/11/29/protests-upsets-world-cup) [Qatar says 400-500 migrant workers died due to World Cup](https://www.axios.com/2022/11/29/qatar-migrant-worker-deaths) Soccer](https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/1601401947692863489?cxt=HHwWgsDQrcelqbksAAAA) said in a statement. “He said, ‘I just need to like relax for a bit.’” 5](https://grantwahl.substack.com/p/world-cup-daily-day-22)that he had been feeling sick and that staff at the World Cup said he had bronchitis. [multiple](https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/10/football/grant-wahl-death-reaction-world-cup-qatar-spt-intl/index.html) [media reports.](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/09/sports/soccer/grant-wahl-dead.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimes) [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/world-cup-quarter-finals-12-10-2022/h_28eb2b09c1367b298beb62b14e6e2b84). [FIFA World Cup](https://www.axios.com/2022/11/23/world-cup-qatar-2022-stadiums-capacity) in Qatar.

Grant Wahl '96, who has written for Sports Illustrated and served as a correspondent for Fox Sports, died at age 49 after collapsing at a FIFA World Cup ...

Wahl [told listeners](https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/35221443/american-soccer-journalist-grant-wahl-dies-48-qatar) on his podcast Thursday that he had canceled his engagements that day due to the illness. [shared news](https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/35221443/american-soccer-journalist-grant-wahl-dies-48-qatar) on his website of an illness he couldn’t seem to shake. [including from soccer figures](https://twitter.com/tyler_adams14/status/1601531221351497728?s=20&t=pWOZE884eGYwTUoxvUzNHQ) like Tyler Adams, the captain of the U.S. Same-sex relationships [are illegal](https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/qatar/) in Qatar. “He did it with a heart, he did it with integrity. Government is “engaged with senior Qatari officials to see to it that his family’s wishes are fulfilled as expeditiously as possible.” [ briefly prevented](https://twitter.com/GrantWahl/status/1594721724746338305?s=20&t=L-Q8Y3Cx2hCv6ISWj9Zhtg) from entering the stadium, prior to the United States’ opening match in the tournament against Wales. “He talked about the important topics, like the fight for LGBTQ rights, up until his death. Wahl’s wife, Céline Gounder ’97, [took to Twitter](https://twitter.com/celinegounder/status/1601404727014879232?s=20&t=BTVwdfzmYm5gpMIaLlliww) to express her shock, and to thank those who offered kind words for their support. DeAntae Prince, a senior editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer, “I wish his family the best. Wahl has been commended at this year’s tournament for his