A salient shot writer from the United States has died portion covering the World Cup successful Qatar.
Grant Wahl, 48, collapsed abruptly portion watching the Argentina-Netherlands crippled connected Friday night.
Early reports suggest helium suffered "acute distress" but this has yet to beryllium officially confirmed.
Last period Mr Wahl was concisely detained by Qatari authorities for trying to participate a stadium wearing a rainbow shirt, successful enactment of LGBT rights.
"Fans of shot and journalism of the highest prime knew we could ever number connected Grant to present insightful and entertaining stories astir our game, and its large protagonists," it said.