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  "id": 2622727,
  "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-2622727",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T18:06:43.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c8dnd416pzyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro, 25, has tragically passed away after collapsing during a pre-season friendly match in Portugal. The incident occurred during the first half of Real Sport Clube's encounter against Estrela de Amadora at Estadio das Seixas in Lisbon on Saturday. The Lisbon Football Association (AFL) confirmed that Castro had passed away during the match. Real Sport Clube released a statement expressing their deep sadness, stating that Castro was a beloved member of their sporting family. Castro's impact extended beyond his football career, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. The midfielder joined West Brom in 2021, making his debut against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup and later playing against Swansea. Before his time at West Brom, Castro had spells at various English clubs such as Cambridge City, York City, and Notts County. He returned to Portugal last summer. West Brom released a heartfelt statement, expressing their devastation over Castro's death and promising to honor his memory with a moment of silence in their upcoming Championship match against Burnley and by wearing black armbands.",
  "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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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Ex-West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly",
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