FIFA

Renowned American journalist dies at World Cup

by

Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died while covering Argentina’s match against the Netherlands in Qatar on Saturday. He was 48 years old. According to US media seated nearby, Wahl fell back during extra time in the press box at Lusail Iconic Stadium. Reporters said emergency workers responded very quickly, and Wahl died later that day. “He received immediate emergency medical treatment on site, which continued as he …

Read more

Stadium tragedy: At least 127 dead at soccer match

by

Indonesia stadium tragedy: At least 127 people reported dead following soccer match, police say – CNN There are at least 127 dead and dozens more injured after chaos and violence broke out late on Saturday following an Indonesian league soccer match between two of the nation’s biggest clubs. During a match in Malang, East Java, fans of Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya clashed after Arema FC lost 3-2 to Persebaya Surabaya. The losing team’s supporters …

Read more