World Cup

Another journalist dies suddenly at World Cup

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Following the death of influential US soccer writer Grant Wahl, a Qatari photographer has died while covering the World Cup. A photojournalist for local sports outlet Al Kass TV, Khalid al-Misslam, died on Saturday, the Gulf Times reported. “Al-Misslam, a Qatari, died suddenly while covering the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. We believe in Allah’s mercy and forgiveness for him, and send our deepest condolences to his family,” a Gulf Times report said. While the …

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Renowned American journalist dies at World Cup

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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 …

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Families of Iran’s soccer team threatened with torture and imprisonment ahead of USA match

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A source involved in the games’ security said the families of Iran’s World Cup soccer team has been threatened with imprisonment and torture if they fail to “behave” ahead of Tuesday’s match against the USA. As a result of Iranian players refusing to sing the national anthem in their opening match against England on November 21, the source said they were called to a meeting with members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According …

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