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Sami Quadri

Wales fan dies in Qatar after travelling there for World Cup

A Wales supporter has died in Qatar after travelling there for the World Cup, officials have confirmed.

He has been identified as Kevin Davies, 62, from Pembrokeshire. The cause of his death is unknown.

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."

He added: “Our condolences go to the family and of course we are here to support however we can.”

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."

A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Qatar."

More than 2,500 Wales supporters are believed to have made the trip to Qatar for the tournament.

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