West Bromwich Albion is saddened by the death of former player Quevin Castro, who passed away at 25, while playing for Real Sport Clube in Portugal.
What happened?
The Portuguese footballer Quévin Castro, former West Bromwich Albion player, died during a match between his club, Real Sport Clube, and Estrela da Amadora. He felt unwell at the start of the training match and was treated on the pitch with a defibrillator before being transferred to the hospital, where his death was confirmed.
Why it matters for West Bromwich Albion
Castro spent most of his career in English football, playing for historic clubs such as West Bromwich Albion, Notts County, and Chelsea's under-23s. This season, West Bromwich Albion has started strong, currently standing 7th in Championship with 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 games, recent form W, and a goal difference of +1, having scored 2 goals and conceded 1.
What comes next?
The club from the city of Massamá, on the outskirts of Lisbon, expressed its deep sadness and immense sorrow over the death of the midfielder, who was an integral part of their family. As West Bromwich Albion continues its season, the team will likely pay tribute to the late player, and fans can follow the team's progress on the fixtures and standings pages.
