A second journalist has died suddenly while covering the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, just hours after American sports reporter Grant Wahl suffered a fatal “heart attack” at the event.
As Slay News reported, 48-year-old Wahl, a celebrated soccer journalist, collapsed and died suddenly on Friday.
Just 48 hours later, it was confirmed on Sunday that Khalid al-Misslam, a Qatari photojournalist working for Al Kass TV, “died suddenly.”
Qatar news outlet Gulf Times tweeted: “Al-Misslam, a Qatari, died suddenly while covering the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
“We believe in Allah’s mercy and forgiveness for him, and send our deepest condolences to his family.”