Watford cancel friendly with Qatar after fan concerns over human rights record
27-Jun-2022 22:06:12 | The Guardian
- Two supporters groups ‘delighted’ over Watford’s decision
- ‘It became clear this was a game not to play’, says club statement
Watford have cancelled a friendly match against the Qatar national team after two supporters’ groups voiced concerns about the country’s human rights record.
The two groups – Women of Watford (WOW) and Proud Hornets – had urged the club to display its support for “all human rights, the LGBT+ community and women’s rights” at the game but the fixture will no longer take place.
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