Watford has canceled a friendly match against Qatar’s national team, the English club said on Monday, 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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