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World Cup 2022: Wales Fan Dies In Qatar

A man, named by the Welsh FA as Kevin Davies, is understood to have been in Doha with his son and friends but took ill and died of natural causes on Friday.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Wales Football Supporters’ Association’s fan embassy wrote on Twitter: “Unfortunately we have lost one of the Red Wall yesterday in Qatar, our sincere condolences go out to his son here in Doha and his family back in Wales. May he rest in peace.”

EDITOR’S PICKS

Noel Mooney, chief executive of the Football Association of Wales (FAW), wrote on Twitter: “So sorry to hear that one of our supporters has passed away here. Our condolences go to the family and of course we are here to support however we can.”

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said it was supporting Mr Davies’s family.

In a tweet, the Welsh FA added: “Mae CBDC yn cydymdeimlo efo teulu a ffrindiau Kevin Davies. Our deepest condolences from everyone at the Football Association of Wales. Our thoughts are with Kevin’s family and friends at this sad time.

“The FAW is in contact with Kevin’s family to help in whatever way we can.”

FURTHER READING

Officials believe more than 2,500 Wales supporters have made the trip to Qatar for the tournament.

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