Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Quevin Castro dies at the age of 25 after collapsing during a pre-season friendly match in Portugal. Multiple outlets report the incident occurs on the pitch while Castro is playing for Portuguese club Real Sport Clube.
The BBC and The Independent describe the collapse during a friendly in Portugal, while The Athletic quotes confirmation from the Lisbon Football Association that he “passed away” during the match. Other reports specify the game is played in Lisbon at the Estadio das Seixas, with coverage describing Castro representing Real SC against Estrêla da Amadora (or a top-flight opponent, depending on the outlet’s phrasing). Accounts also vary in the amount of medical detail included.
Several outlets also note the response from the football community and clubs. Free Press Journal and other reports say medical staff provide immediate treatment, and that Real Sport Clube and West Brom both issue condolences. West Brom is reported to plan a tribute during a Championship fixture. Different outlets focus more on local background or the clubs’ reactions, but they agree on the core facts of the collapse, the match context, and Castro’s age and death being confirmed by relevant authorities.
