Grant Wahl -- in pictures


  • Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the US, died early on Saturday, December 10, while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. Fifa / AP
    Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the US, died early on Saturday, December 10, while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. Fifa / AP
  • A tribute to Wahl on his assigned seat in the World Cup media box at Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar. AP
    A tribute to Wahl on his assigned seat in the World Cup media box at Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar. AP
  • A giant screen displays a photo of Wahl who died after he collapsed in Lusail Stadium's press area in Qatar. AFP
    A giant screen displays a photo of Wahl who died after he collapsed in Lusail Stadium's press area in Qatar. AFP
  • Wahl covered sports for about 30 years. AFP
    Wahl covered sports for about 30 years. AFP
  • A colleague pays respects to Wahl in the press room at Al Bayt Stadium. Reuters
    A colleague pays respects to Wahl in the press room at Al Bayt Stadium. Reuters
  • Wahl takes a selfie in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Reuters
    Wahl takes a selfie in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Reuters
  • Wahl smiles as he is awarded a World Cup replica trophy by soccer legend Ronaldo during an award ceremony in Doha, Qatar. Fifa / AP
    Wahl smiles as he is awarded a World Cup replica trophy by soccer legend Ronaldo during an award ceremony in Doha, Qatar. Fifa / AP
  • Wahl attends the 2017 St Luke Foundation for Haiti Benefit hosted by Kenneth Cole at the Garage in New York City in 2017. Getty / AFP
    Wahl attends the 2017 St Luke Foundation for Haiti Benefit hosted by Kenneth Cole at the Garage in New York City in 2017. Getty / AFP
  • Wahl and US soccer player Jozy Altidore at the 2017 St Luke Foundation for Haiti Benefit. Getty / AFP
    Wahl and US soccer player Jozy Altidore at the 2017 St Luke Foundation for Haiti Benefit. Getty / AFP