Longtime soccer journalist Grant Wahl died today while covering the World Cup in Qatar. Details surrounding Wahl’s death are unclear.
His wife Celine Gounder wrote on Twitter: “I am so thankful for the support of my husband @GrantWahl‘s soccer family & of so many friends who’ve reached out tonight.
I’m in complete shock.” Her statement was attached to a retweet of the U.S. Soccer Federation statement posted to social media, writing: “The entire U.S.
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.” I am so thankful for the support of my husband @GrantWahl's soccer family & of so many friends who've reached out tonight.I'm in complete shock.
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