Department of State spokesperson Ned Price confirmed that soccer journalist Grant Wahl's body has been returned to the U.S. He died while covering the World Cup.
"He fell ill in the Lusail Stadium media tribune during last night’s quarter-final match between Argentina v Netherlands," the statement added."He received immediate emergency medical treatment on-site, which continued as he was transferred by ambulance to Hamad General Hospital."
Wahl’s family was in utter shock at the passing of the 48-year-old. His brother, Eric, also believed foul play was involved. Eric Wahl said his brother was detained by Qatari authorities for wearing a rainbow shirt two weeks before he tried to attend the U.S.-Wales match. Grant Wahl wore the shirt in support of his brother, who is gay.
Wahl stated last Thursday that he was also dealing with a bout of bronchitis, saying his body"rebelled on me." He went to a medical clinic twice for treatment.
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