Fifa 2022 World Cup Qatar

[Bamboo Grove]

But mind you, it's always been the fault of the manager. The players are great, if only they could find the perfect manager.

[caller]

I don't really get the referee in the Argie v Dutch game. He is either completely incompetent, which is at least better than the alternative. But he is not fit for purpose.

[caller]

Wow. That free kick was a piece of genius. Surprised he gave it to be honest, or at least to the Dutch. Dreadful game though.

[pharvey]

Wow. That free kick was a piece of genius. Surprised he gave it to be honest, or at least to the Dutch. Dreadful game though.

The free kick was quite something, as is the ref - for other reasons. But let's be fair, the equaliser after 101 minutes FFS?!

Sorry, simply can't get past the orange of the Dutch/Crashappen (& Red BS) - COME ON THE ARGIES!!

[Dannie Boy]

A tense penalty shoot out but Argentina just Nick it.

[pharvey]

A tense penalty shoot out but Argentina just Nick it.

OK - not exactly the most knowlegble on the sport, but I thought Argentina deserved it overall. Seems that if Messi is cancelled out, so will Argentina(?)

Love Messi's penalty after the goalkeeper tried the whole "brain game".... WHahaha!!

How many cards did the ref hand out - is that some kind of record?

[PeteC]

This guy did more to promote football (soccer) in the USA than anyone. The American non-stop work ethic claims yet another victim. RIP

World Cup 2022: US sports journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-63927054

https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/2457 ... ntina-game

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/09/foot ... index.html

A prominent football journalist from the United States has died while covering the World Cup in Qatar.

Grant Wahl, 48, collapsed as extra time began in the Argentina-Netherlands game on Friday night.

Early reports suggest he may have had a heart attack, but this has yet to be officially confirmed.

Last month Mr Wahl was briefly detained by Qatari authorities for trying to enter a stadium wearing a rainbow shirt, in support of LGBT rights.

In a statement, the US Soccer Federation said it was "heartbroken" by the news.

"Fans of soccer and journalism of the highest quality knew we could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game, and its major protagonists," it said.

In a tweet, Mr Wahl's wife, Céline Gounder, said she was in "complete shock", adding that she was "so thankful" for the support she had received from friends.

Mr Wahl celebrated his 48th birthday on Thursday with friends in Qatar, a day before he collapsed. He wrote on his website on Monday that he had been unwell in the last 10 days and was on a course of antibiotics for suspected bronchitis.

"My body finally broke down on me," he wrote. "What had been a cold over the last 10 days turned into something more severe on the night of the USA-Netherlands game, and I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort.

"I didn't have Covid (I test regularly here), but I went into the medical clinic and the main media center today, and they said I probably have bronchitis."

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Mr Wahl's love for football was "immense", adding that his reporting would be "missed by all who follow the global game".

Tributes have poured in from several UK journalists. Piers Morgan described Mr Wahl as a "brilliant journalist", while the Times' Henry Winter said he was a "fine man" and "giant of the press box".

BBC Sport's Dan Roan tweeted: "Grant Wahl was a renowned and hugely respected journalist and the flood of tributes is testament to the esteem in which he was held."

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber tweeted: "We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken over the tragic passing of Grant Wahl. He was a kind and caring person whose passion for soccer and dedication to journalism were immeasurable."

US tennis icon Billie Jean King also paid tribute to Mr Wahl, describing him as an "advocate for the LGBTQ community and a prominent voice for women's soccer".

A spokesperson for the Qatari body responsible for planning the World Cup, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, said: "We are deeply saddened by the death of the US journalist Grant Wahl.

"Grant was known for his enormous love of football and was in Qatar to cover his eighth Fifa World Cup.

"He fell ill in the Lusail Stadium media tribune, during last night's quarter-final match between Argentina v Netherlands. He received immediate emergency medical treatment on site, which continued as he was transferred by ambulance to Hamad General Hospital.

"We are in touch with the US Embassy and relevant local authorities to ensure the process of repatriating the body is in accordance with the family's wishes."

Earlier this week, Mr Wahl was presented with an award by Brazilian football legend Ronaldo for reporting on eight consecutive World Cups - his first was in the US in 1994.

[lindosfan1]

A tense penalty shoot out but Argentina just Nick it.

OK - not exactly the most knowlegble on the sport, but I thought Argentina deserved it overall. Seems that if Messi is cancelled out, so will Argentina(?)

Love Messi's penalty after the goalkeeper tried the whole "brain game".... WHahaha!!

How many cards did the ref hand out - is that some kind of record?

15 yellows and a red card at the end.

[pharvey]

The (“age old”) argument - Ronaldo vs Messi? I think the latter is winning by a country mile quite frankly (despite his theatrics).

[pharvey]

15 yellows and a red card at the end.

Missed the Red - was that for the Ref?!

Looks like another "Qatar Cock-up" with Morocco vs Portugal - most fans outside it seems!


Hey Ho.....

[lindosfan1]

15 yellows and a red card at the end.

Missed the Red - was that for the Ref?!

Looks like another "Qatar Cock-up" with Morocco vs Portugal - most fans outside it seems!


Hey Ho.....

Right at the final whistle a second yellow,

[lindosfan1]

Today Ronaldo demonstrated what a selfish inconsiderate git he is he is there senior player, the lost at the end of the match he walked off leaving the others on the pitch. The sooner he stops playing football will be better.

[Lost]

This ref obviously ain't gonna give us anything today.

[Lost]

Total joke.

[thecolonel]

Total joke.

Duff link

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