Football fan dies after travelling to Qatar to watch World Cup

News Express |26th Nov 2022 | 552
Football fan dies after travelling to Qatar to watch World Cup



The 62-year-old fan was in Doha, Qatar, with his son and friends when he passed away on November 25.

He died due to natural causes and was not present in the stadium as Wales faced Iran in their second World Cup match.The FA Wales offered their condolences to family and friends, writing on social media: "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."

The Welsh fan embassy also passed on their condolences: "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."

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