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Another Journalist dies while covering World Cup in Qatar

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Another soccer journalist has died suddenly while covering the ongoing World Cup.

Qatari photojournalist Khalid al-Misslam has reportedly died while covering the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

According to the Qatar media outlet The Gulf Times, the circumstances around his death are unclear.

The news comes days after 48-year-old American journalist Grant Wahl  also suddenly died in Qatar while covering the Netherlands vs Argentina quarter final. His brother, Eric, alleged foul play due to the country’s anti-LGBTQ stance.

Three weeks ago, Wahl was detained by Qatari officials when he attempted to enter a World Cup stadium while wearing a t-shirt with a rainbow Pride Flag on it.

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