Ex-West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly

Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro, 25, has died after collapsing during a pre-season friendly in Portugal. The incident occurred on Saturday during a third-tier Real Sport Clube match against Estrela de Amadora at the Estadio das Seixas in Lisbon. Castro's body was found following the first half of the game. The Lisbon Football Association (AFL) confirmed that Castro passed away this morning during the friendly, adding that he was a beloved member of their sporting family.

Real Sport Clube released a statement expressing their sorrow over the loss of Castro, describing him as an integral part of their family. Castro joined West Brom in 2021, making his debut against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup and later playing for Burton Albion on loan. He was devastated by the news of Castro's death, and the club plans to pay tribute during their upcoming Championship match against Burnley on Sunday by observing a moment of silence in the 25th minute, as well as wearing black armbands.

Castro had previously played for several English clubs, including Cambridge City, York City, and Notts County, before returning to Portugal last summer.