‘We have lost one of the Red Wall’
A Wales fan who travelled to Qatar for the World Cup with his son has died.
The male supporter was attending the tournament when he lost his life, according to the Wales Football Supporters’ Association’s fan embassy .
He has been named as Kevin Davies, 62, from Pembrokeshire and it is understood he died of natural causes.
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.”
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. https://t.co/p3PjclAJEy
— Noel Mooney (@NoelMooney13) November 26, 2022
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. https://t.co/deXNX3Ai5d
— FA WALES (@FAWales) November 26, 2022
The Wales Football Supporters’ Association’s fan embassy wrote announced Davies’ passing, saying: “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.”
Metro quoted an FA Wales spokesperson as saying: “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.’
One supporter paying tribute on social media wrote: “A great man who did so much for his area.
“A true gentleman. Will be mourned and missed.”
Such Sad News,My Sincere Condolences to Kevin's family and friends,I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers at this Sad time R.I.P 💔
— Karen Wilson (@1863Karen) November 26, 2022
So sad to read that Wales' fan Kevin Davies has died whilst following @cymru in Qatar. Sending our love thoughts and prayers to Kevin's family and friends. Very sad news ##RedWall
— Kev Johns MBE (@KevJohnscymru) November 26, 2022
Officials believe more than 2,500 Wales supporters have travelled to Qatar for the tournament.
The Welsh side lost 2-0 to Iran in a crucial group stage game on Friday, leaving them facing elimination from the tournament unless they beat England next week.
Wales are featuring in their first World Cup since 1958.
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