Soccer Journalist Tragically Dies in Qatar while Covering World Cup, Family Call for Investigation

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Soccer journalist Grant Wahl tragically died in Qatar while covering the World Cup and his brother has called for an investigation.

The 48-year-old journalist’s death was confirmed on Thursday evening but the cause of death has not been released to the public yet.

U.S Soccer released a statement on Twitter:

Wahl’s wife, Celine, also confirmed the news, thanking everyone for their support:

Grant’s brother Eric has now called for an investigation into the cause of his brother’s untimely death.

Eric claims that:

“My brother was healthy, he told me he received death threats…I do not believe my brother just died, I believe he was killed…and I just beg for help”

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Grant wore a rainbow shirt to show his support for the LGBTQ+ community at the start of the world cup and was briefly detained by authorities.

Devastating. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Grant.

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