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Former West Brom player Quevin Castro dies at 25 in Portugal
Ex-West Bromwich Albion footballer Quevin Castro has died after collapsing during a friendly match in Lisbon. The player was 25 years old.
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Quevin Castro, a former West Bromwich Albion player, died on Saturday after suffering a collapse during a friendly football match in Lisbon, according to the Lisbon Football Association. The incident occurred during the match, which was being played in Portugal's capital city.
Castro, 25, was pronounced dead following the medical emergency on the pitch. The exact circumstances surrounding his collapse are still being established, though the Lisbon Football Association confirmed his death in an official statement.
The footballer had previously played for West Bromwich Albion in England, forming part of the club's squad during his career. His sudden death has shocked the football community both in Portugal and internationally.
Friendly matches continue to carry inherent risks for players, and sudden cardiac incidents on the pitch have raised ongoing discussions within football about health screening and medical protocols at matches.