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  "id": 2622705,
  "title": "Ex-West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/ex-west-brom-midfielder-castro-25-dies-during-friendly",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T18:06:43.000Z",
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    "name": "BBC Sport",
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    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c8dnd416pzyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "account": "Quevin Castro, a 25-year-old former West Brom midfielder, passed away following a collapse during a pre-season friendly match in Portugal. The incident occurred on Saturday during the first half of Real Sport Clube's game against Estrela de Amadora at the Estadio das Seixas in Lisbon. The Lisbon Football Association confirmed that Castro died during the match. Real Sport Clube expressed their grief, stating that Castro was a beloved member of their sporting family. Castro, who joined West Brom in 2021, had a successful career with the club, featuring in matches against Arsenal and Swansea. He also played on loan at Burton Albion. West Brom released a statement expressing their deep sadness over Castro's death and announced that they would pay tribute to him during a match against Burnley. The midfielder had previously played for several English clubs, including Cambridge City, York City and Notts County, before moving to Portugal last summer.",
  "summary": "Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro dies at the age of 25 after collapsing during a match in Portugal.",
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        "title": "Former West Brom Quevin Castro dies during friendly match in Portugal",
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        "title": "Ex-West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly",
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