The American journalist died on Friday, December 9, in Doha, in the middle of the Argentina-Netherlands match. According to NPR, Grant Wall collapsed in the press box as the match drew to a close. Medical staff administered first aid before taking him away on a stretcher. The 48-year-old sports journalist, known across the Atlantic, worked for the popular Sports Illustrated magazine as a football expert before joining CBS Sports in 2021.
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His wife, Celine Gounder, a renowned infectious disease expert who has appeared on television several times during the Covid-19 pandemic, said herself:completely in shock“, on Twitter. State Department spokesman Ned Price wrote on Twitter a short time later.We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Grant Wall“Adding that the American authoritiesin close communication“with his family. “We are in contact with senior Qatari officials to ensure that his family’s wishes are carried out as quickly as possible.“.
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A few days before the collapse, on November 21, Grant Wall was arrested by Qatari security for wearing a rainbow t-shirt during a match between the United States and Wales in support of LGBT+ rights.
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Health problems
The journalist told his newsletter subscribers a few days ago that he visited a clinic in the Qatar Media Center.and they said i probably have bronchitis“. “My body finally gave up on me. Three weeks with little sleep, lots of stress and work can have that effect on you. I could feel my upper chest bearing a new level of pressure and discomfort.“He explained that taking antibiotics and.powerful cough syrup“has”makes me feel a little better a few hours later. But it always is. No bueno!“.
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“Grant made football his life’s work and we are devastated that he and his brilliant pen are no longer with us.“He wrote in the press release of the Federation.The entire football family of the United States (heartbroken).by his death. The announcement of his death caused many reactions all over the world. “Fans of the best football and journalism knew Grant could be counted on to deliver insightful and compelling stories about the sport and its greatest heroes: the teams, players, coaches and everyone who makes football the sport it is.“, USA Soccer moved.
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Source: Le Figaro
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