Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25. He collapsed on the pitch on Saturday morning during a match for Portuguese club Real Queluz.
Castro had played just 10 minutes of the game against FC Serpa at the Estadio das Seixas before falling to the ground. Medical teams from both sides rushed to assist him, and a defibrillator was used, according to A Bola.
Attempts to resuscitate fail
Attempts to resuscitate the Portuguese talent were unsuccessful. Healthcare professionals provided treatment at the scene, and Castro was rushed to hospital, where he was declared dead despite the efforts of medical staff.
Club and community in mourning
The news has prompted an outpouring of tributes from the football community. Further details are expected to emerge as the story develops.
