‘MORE THAN A PLAYER’

Star Soccer Player Dies at 25 After Sudden On-Field Collapse

Quévin Castro collapsed during a pre-season match in Portugal and died after being rushed to a local hospital.

A young soccer player has died after collapsing on the field during a pre-season match. Quévin Castro, 25, collapsed mid-match in Malveira, Portugal. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died. His team, Real Sport Clube, paid tribute to the player. “Quévin Castro was far more than a player, he was a member of our family, leaving a mark on all those who had the privilege of knowing him, both on and off the pitch,” the team wrote in a social media post. Castro, who had previously played for West Bromwich Albion in the United Kingdom, was also mourned by his former team. “West Brom are devastated to learn of the untimely passing of Quévin Castro, aged just 25. Albion will pay tribute to Quévin on Sunday, with a period of applause in the 25th minute of the fixture against Burnley. James Morrison’s men will also wear black armbands,” the club announced. Castro returned to his home country of Portugal after joining West Brom in 2021, when he was still a teen. He also played for Burton, Notts County, Gateshead, and York before heading home to Real Sport Clube.