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Soccer writer Grant Wahl dies at World Cup match in Qatar

Grant Wahl smiles as he is awarded a World Cup replica trophy by soccer legend Ronaldo during an award ceremony in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 29, 2022. Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday Dec. 10, 2022 while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. (Brendan Moran, FIFA via AP)

A screenshot taken from the Twitter account of US Soccer that shows their statement on the passing of journalist Grant Wahl. Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday Dec. 10, 2022 while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. (Photo via AP)

Soccer writer Grant Wahl dies at World Cup match in Qatar