Reported third journalist killed during the coverage of the Qatar 2022 World Cup

The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) confirmed that Roger Pearce, technical director of ITV Sports, has died. The news was also announced by the chain in which the journalist worked. With him, there are three communicators who lost their lives in the month of Qatar 2022. Previously, the case of the American Grant Wahl and the Qatari photojournalist Khalid al-Misslam came to light.

“Roger and his team are the brilliant people who bring the images into their homes and make it all happen. Roger was a highly respected figure in the sports TV broadcasting industry… He always had a smile on his face and would leave a smile on your face, he was totally dedicated, professional, charming and very popular, lots of people within the industry and at home will miss him”wrote his partner, host Mark Pougatch.

In turn, the company spoke through Niall Sloane, sports director, who shared an official note with The Mirror newspaper. “The ITV Sport team is devastated by the passing of Roger. He was a brilliant technical director and a wonderful colleague and friend. His service to ITV for over 40 years was a testament to his loyalty to the company. Our thoughts are with his family and those closest to him.”they pointed out.

Pearce, 65, died before the match between Wales and the United States, which was played on November 21, in what was the beginning of his eighth World Cup coverage, to which must be added numerous others such as Euro Cups, World Cups rugby, Formula One World Cups and Rallys or the Champions League, among others.

FIFA ruled before the deaths

Through its social networks, FIFA announced that it had opened a space for colleagues to leave messages for Khalid al-Misslam, Roger Pearce and Grant Wahl. In this way, the institution chaired by Gianni Infantino wishes to pay a significant tribute to the communicators who attended the World Cup in order to broadcast the event from its stands.

“We are opening condolence books in the FIFA Media Centers in all remaining stadiums for those who have tragically passed away while covering this tournament; Khalid al-Misslam, Roger Pearce, and Grant Wahl. Our thoughts remain with their families and friends.”precise posting in the official account of the sports entity.