Ex-West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly
Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Quevin Castro has died at age 25 after collapsing during a pre-season friendly match in Portugal. The club expressed devastation and plans to honor the player with a tribute during their upcoming match against Burnley.
Why it matters
The sudden death of a young professional athlete highlights ongoing concerns regarding cardiac health and safety protocols in professional sports.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Quevin Castro joined West Brom in 2021
Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after collapsing during a match in Portugal.
Castro fell to the ground during the first half of third-tier Real Sport Clube's friendly against top-flight side Estrela de Amadora at the Estadio das Seixas in Lisbon on Saturday.
The Lisbon Football Association (AFL) said that Castro "passed away this morning during the pre-season friendly".
Real Sport Clube said the midfielder was a "beloved member of our sporting family".
"Quevin Castro was much more than just a player; he was an integral part of our family, leaving an indelible mark on all those who knew him."
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