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Wales supporter, 62, dies in Qatar while watching Gareth Bales’ team at the World Cup
A Wales supporter has sadly passed away while visiting Qatar to watch Gareth Bales’ team at the 2022 World Cup.
Kevin Davies, 62, from Pembrokeshire, was in Doha with his son and friends and is believed to have died of natural causes.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has confirmed that it is “supporting the family of a British man who died in Qatar.”
The Welsh Fan Embassy tweeted on Saturday: ‘Unfortunately we lost one of the red walls in Qatar yesterday. Our sincerest condolences go out to his son here in Doha and his family in Wales.
Wales lost their second game against Iran on Friday in front of a large contingent of home fans
“May he rest in peace.”
Mr Davies was not watching his team lose 2-0 to Iran at the time of his death, it is understood.
According to eyewitnesses, an ambulance was called and paramedics treated Mr Davies but were unable to save him.
Noel Mooney, CEO of the Football Association of Wales (FAW), wrote on Twitter: ‘I am sorry to hear that one of our supporters has passed away here.’
He added: “Our condolences go out to the family and of course we are here to support where we can.”
FA Wales said in a statement: ‘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 any way they can.”
Around 2,500 Welsh fans have made the journey to Doha for this year’s tournament.
Fellow Welsh fans reacted with shock and sadness to the news from the Fan Embassy.
One social media user wrote, “This really puts things into perspective. REST IN PEACE. Thinking of his family and friends.’
The Free Lions, a fan organization that provides advice and emergency support to England’s fans, added: “We are devastated to hear this. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends.’
This story will be updated.