Brother Of Late U.S Journalist Claims He “Could Have Been Killed.”

Written By Jacobs Dunga

The renowned sports journalist has been pronounced dead following his coverage of the Netherlands Vs Argentina tie on Friday.

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American sportswriter Grant Wahl has died after reports say he fell back in his seat while covering the quarterfinal tie between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.

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The 48 year old is a renowned American sports journalist and his colleagues said while the emergency services responded as swiftly as they could, the unfortunate incident was not to be averted as per SkySports.

However, his brother Eric does not believe Grant died a natural death as he claims he “could have been killed” after “receiving death threats” following the rainbow shirt he wore to the stadium earlier in the tournament.

Eric’s claims to this point are baseless and unfounded but the late journalist did make a name for himself as one of the most important in the United States and globally.

Wahl on Monday had posted that he felt his body broke down and visited the hospital where he was said to have bronchitis and was feeling better a bit.

“My body finally broke down on me – 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.

“I didn’t have COVID (I test regularly here), but I went into the medical clinic at the main media centre today, and they said I probably have bronchitis.

“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. But still: No bueno.”

He has also wrote on how he got detained for 25 minutes at the stadium and forcibly had his phone taken for wearing a rainbow T-shirt in support of LGBTQ community which is against the laws of the Arab nation.

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Tributes have been pouring in for the late journalist who was the first to write an article about NBA legend Lebron James while the basketball player was still a teenager.

US State Department spokesman Ned Price tweeted late on Friday: “We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Grant Wahl and send our condolences to his family, with whom we have been in close communication.

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“We are engaged with senior Qatari officials to see to it that his family’s wishes are fulfilled as expeditiously as possible.”

US Soccer said: “The entire US soccer family is heartbroken to learn that we have lost Grant Wahl.

“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 and its major protagonists: teams, players, coaches and the many personalities that make soccer unlike any sport.

“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.

“As important, Grant’s belief in the power of the game to advance human rights was, and will remain, an inspiration to all.

“Grant made soccer his life’s work, and we are devastated that he and his brilliant writing will no longer be with us.”

The MLS tweeted: “We’re 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.”

The Mexican national team posted. “We are deeply saddened over the passing of sports journalist, Grant Wahl. Our heartfelt condolences are with his wife, his family, and his love ones in this period of mourning.”

“RIP, Grant.”

Carli Lloyd wrote on Twitter: “Learned of Grant Wahl’s passing while I was at the Sixers game. Completely shocked. My heart goes out to his wife, family, friends and the soccer community. Truly heartbreaking.”

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