Death of Khalid al-Misslam

A SECOND journalist has died suddenly while covering the World Cup just 48 hours after the death of Grant Wahl.

Qatari photojournalist Khalid al-Misslam, who worked for Al Kass TV, died on Sunday.

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“Al-Misslam, a Qatari, died suddenly while covering the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,” the Gulf Times tweeted.

“We believe in Allah’s mercy and forgiveness for him, and send our deepest condolences to his family.”

The circumstances surrounding Al-Misslam’s death are unclear at this stage.

Wahl, 48, died suddenly of a reported heart attack while reporting on the Netherlands’ quarter-final game against Argentina in Doha.

US media seated near him said Wahl fell in his seat during extra time before reporters called for help.

Emergency services rushed to the scene but he tragically died later.

The reporter was covering his eighth World Cup and made headlines earlier in the tournament when he claimed he was refused entry to a match for wearing a rainbow t-shirt.

A number of friends and family members have now paid tribute to the famous American writer – his brother sharing explosive allegations over the tragic death.

Eric Wahl posted a video on Instagram on Friday in which he wonders about the circumstances surrounding the death.

He wrote, “My name is Eric Wahl. I live in Seattle, Washington. I’m Grant Wahl’s brother. I’m gay.

“I’m the reason why he wore the rainbow jersey at the World Cup. My brother was healthy. He told me he had received death threats. I don’t believe that my brother just died. I believe he was killed. help.”

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