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Grant Wahl, famous football journalist, dies at 49 during the World Cup in Qatar

Grant Wahl, famous football journalist, dies at 49 during the World Cup in Qatar

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Famed soccer journalist Grant Wahl has died, the U.S. Soccer Federation reported on Friday. Wahl, 49, was in Qatar covering the World Cup when he died. Wahl’s agent, Tim Scanlan, said the reporter “appeared to have suffered some kind of acute distress in the press room” at the stadium during the quarter-final game between Argentina …

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The smash in Qatar: Argentina takes Dutch devilry beyond the bitter end | Sid Lowe

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ASometime late on a crazy night in Lusail, Lionel Messi was asked what happened there. “A bit of everything,” he said. There had been four goals, eight penalties, 17 yellow cards and one red. In the end, there was only one winner, even if they had to win it twice. Maybe even three times. Or, …

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US journalist Grant Wahl dies after collapsing at World Cup in Qatar | CNN

US journalist Grant Wahl dies after collapsing at World Cup in Qatar | CNN

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CNN — Prominent American journalist Grant Wahl died in Qatar after collapsing while covering the World Cup, sending shock and grief through the sports world. He “collapsed” while covering the Argentina-Netherlands game on Friday, a witness told CNN. Qatar World Cup organizers said on Saturday that Wahl “became ill” in the press area, where he …

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Argentina reach Qatar 2022 semi-finals with penalty shootout win over Netherlands in World Cup thriller | CNN

Argentina reach Qatar 2022 semi-finals with penalty shootout win over Netherlands in World Cup thriller | CNN

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CNN — Argentina and Lionel Messi’s hopes of winning the World Cup remain alive after a nervy penalty shoot-out victory over the Netherlands in a thrilling game at Qatar 2022. Leading 2-0 with just eight minutes remaining thanks to goals from Nahuel Molina and Messi, the Netherlands staged a stunning comeback as a brace from …

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Ronaldo dropped, Ramos scores 3 for Portugal at World Cup

Ronaldo dropped, Ramos scores 3 for Portugal at World Cup

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LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — A chant of “RONALDO! RONALDO!” swept the largest stadium in the World Cup, followed by loud jeers when fans realized their idol wasn’t coming onto the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo was actually sitting in the Portugal dugout, looking sullen and still wearing a substitute’s bib. And the guy who started in his …

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