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Watford come under fire from LGBT+ fan groups after Hornets announce friendly with Qatar national side - with decision to hold exhibition match labelled 'very disappointing', given country's views on homosexuality, human rights and women's rights

Watford have been criticised after agreeing to play a friendly against Qatar's national side.

The Arabian country, set to host this year's World Cup in November and December, has questionable views on homosexuality, human rights and women's rights.

In that context, LGBT+ fan groups have labelled the decision to face Qatar 'very disappointing'.

Watford have been criticised for arranging a friendly against Qatar's national side (pictured)

WOW and @ProudHornets are very disappointed that Watford FC will play the Qatar national team at its training camp. We urge our team to display its support for all human rights, the LGBT+ community and women’s rights at the game, and will discuss this directly with the club.