Photojournalist dies under mysterious circumstances in Qatar, second incident in two days

A second journalist covering the FIFA World Cup in Qatar died on Sunday just hours after American soccer journalist Grant Wahl passed away.

Photojournalist Khalid al-Misslam from Al Kass TV "died suddenly" while covering the tournament in the country, according to the Gulf-Times.

Al Kass TV also confirmed the news in a live broadcast but did not reveal cause of the death.

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Misslam's death comes barely 48 hours after the death of American journalist Wahlwho collapsed while covering the quarterfinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands on December 9.

Wahl, who had complained of respiratory problems had been treated for a possible case of bronchitis, fell back in his seat in a section of Lusail Stadium reserved for journalists during extra time of the game, and reporters adjacent to him called for assistance.

The World Cup organising committee said he was taken to Doha's Hamad General Hospital, but it did not state a cause of death.

Wahl wrote for Sports Illustrated for more than two decades and then started his own website.

(With inputs from PTI)