A Wales fan has died in Qatar while on a trip of a lifetime with his son and friends to watch the team at the World Cup. Kevin Davies, from Pembrokeshire, is reported to have been rushed to Hamad General Hospital in Doha following Wales' match against Iran where he later died.
It is understood to have been a medical incident and that he did not attend the 2-0 defeat but instead remained at his apartment after feeling ill. Football Supporters Association Cymru's Paul Corkrey told the PA news agency: "He was part of the Red Wall and we're all devastated for him and his family. We're all like one big family and we lost one of our family members today."
Mr Corkrey also paid tribute to Mr Davies' son and friends, saying they had been very "brave" in the way they had handled the situation. The British Embassy, Qatari authorities and the Football Association of Wales (FAW), as well as travel company Wonky Sheep, are said to be helping the man's son to make all the necessary preparations and fly home. "Everyone has been very helpful, and everyone who has been asked for help has come through," Mr Corkrey added.
