A second journalist has died while covering the World Cup in Qatar
The Gulf Times reports Qatari photojournalist Khalid al-Misslam passed away “suddenly”
The journalist worked for the Qatari news channel Al Kass TV, covering the World Cup
The circumstances around his death are unclear.
It comes just just days after American soccer journalist Grant Wahl died in Qatar, also covering the World Cup.
The 48 year-old collapsed at the stadium and was rushed to a nearby hospital before his death.
His brother believes foul play from the Qatari government may have been involved.
Prior to the American team’s game against Wales, Wahl was first banned from entering and detained for 30 minutes.
He was one of America’s most well known soccer journalists and was wearing a shirt depicting a soccer ball surrounded by a rainbow.
The Qatari government cracked down on pro-LGBTQ demonstrations at the tournament despite their original promises not to.
