American football commentator dies at Argentina vs Netherlands match in Qatar
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U.S. football commentator Grant Wahl died while working at the World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and the Netherlands. The ethos was reported by the US Football Federation.
The 48-year-old journalist felt unwell towards the end of the match and lost consciousness. His fall caused shock and commotion in the press box. Medics arrived on the scene a few minutes later. They tried to resuscitate Val, then took him away on a stretcher. Later it became known about his death.
Wahl has commentated for Fox Sports and CBS Sports, and has also been a columnist for Sports Illustrated. According to his relatives, the journalist admitted that he fell ill after his arrival in Qatar. He even went to the hospital. The doctor diagnosed him with bronchitis and prescribed antibiotics, which did not improve his condition.
The US Football Federation expressed deep condolences to the family and friends on the death of Grant Wahl.
The outcome of the match in which he worked was determined only in a penalty shootout. Argentina defeated the Netherlands (2:2, on penalties 4:3) and made it to the semi-finals of the World Cup, where they will meet with the Croats.
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