Khalid al-Misslam, ‘dies suddenly’ at Qatar World Cup 48 hours after US reporter who made headlines for LGBT T-shirt died
A second journalist has died suddenly at the Qatar World Cup, 48 hours after a US reporter who made headlines for wearing an LGBT T-shirt died from a ‘heart attack’.
Khalid al-Misslam, a Qatari photojournalist working for Al Kass TV, died on Sunday, December 11. The circumstances surrounding his death are unclear at this stage.
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.’
The news was confirmed by Al Kass TV, who only briefly mentioned his passing away in a live broadcast and appear to be waiting on further details.
It comes just 48 hours after the death of American journalist Grant Wahl, who was stopped from entering stadiums for wearing a pro-LGBT top.