Serena Williams’ Husband, Who Owns $100 Million Worth Soccer Club, Pens Down Heart-Breaking Note To Honor Late American Journalist’s Legacy

Alexis Ohanian, the husband of Serena Williams, reminisced about the pleasant conversations that he had with the late journalist, Grant Wahl, who tragically passed away while covering the soccer world cup. The FIFA World Cup in Qatar has had several controversies, from banning alcohol in stadiums to poor handling of fans from different countries. However, none gained more attention than the ban placed on rainbow flags or attires with rainbow symbols. Before his demise, Grant Wahl was detained for entering a stadium wearing a rainbow t-shirt, and the incident gained worldwide attention.

The husband of Serena Williams is a huge soccer fan and so he reminisced about a conversation that he had with the renowned soccer journalist. Ohanian has time and again expressed his love for soccer. But his aim and vision towards increasing the popularity of NWSL are clear and strong.

Alexis Ohanian reminisces about Grant Wahl and their discussion about his Angel City FC vision

The Reddit co-founder reminisced about the renowned sports journalist recently. Alexis Ohanian took to Twitter and stated, “Watching the #WorldCup and I can’t stop thinking about @GrantWahl — I had a wonderful conversation with him last year about @weareangelcity & he was such an earnest supporter of the beautiful game here in US — I hope his family finds peace.” 

His passion for the sport made him one of the most loved and respected sports journalists around the world. However, the world had to bid him farewell early. Unfortunately, he passed away while covering the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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Moreover, the soccer world remembers the renowned journalist for his stance against the ban on attires supporting the LGBTQ+ movement in his last few days. He worked as a soccer analyst for CBS, a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, and a correspondent for Fox Sports.

Ohanian and Serena Williams hail Olympia for her soccer skills

Olympia became the youngest owner of any pro sports team in the world when her father included her in the investors circle of Angel City FC. But she is not limiting herself to that. Having inherited a passion for soccer from her father and her athletic genes from her legendary tennis mother, Serena Williams, Olympia is showing a keen interest in mastering the sport.

While wearing her club Angel City FC jersey, Olympia kicked around some balls on the field. Moreover, with her roaring Lioness posture, the daughter of Serena Williams has become an internet sensation.

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Having shown interest in sports like soccer, golf, and tennis, little Ohanian has opened a few doors for herself in the sports world. However, we are yet to see which sport the little champ would eventually to specialize in. What do you think?