2 months ago
West Brom is mourning the death of one of its former players after he collapsed on the pitch over the weekend.
Quévin Castro collapsed while playing in a friendly for Real Sport Clube, a club in a lower division of Portuguese football, against Estrela da Amadora on Saturday, Aug. 22. The Lisbon Football ******* ociation and Real Sport Clube announced on social media later that day that the 25-year-old had died.
"We are devastated to learn of the untimely passing of our former player Quevin Castro," West Brom said in a statement on social media with a photo of the midfielder holding the Premier League Cup trophy.
Castro, who is from Portugal, made his debut for West Brom's first team in 2021 during the Carabao Cup match against ******* nal and played in 2022 for the Sky Bet Championship against Swansea City. He scored a goal in West Brom's U23 Premier League Cup victory over Wolverhampton, which was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout.
West Brom, which was relegated from the EPL in 2021, paid tribute to Castro during their home match at The Hawthorns on Sunday, Aug. 23 against Burnley. The players wore black armbands and there was a celebration of life where the crowd applauded at the 25th minute to honor his age.
#castro
Quévin Castro collapsed while playing in a friendly for Real Sport Clube, a club in a lower division of Portuguese football, against Estrela da Amadora on Saturday, Aug. 22. The Lisbon Football ******* ociation and Real Sport Clube announced on social media later that day that the 25-year-old had died.
"We are devastated to learn of the untimely passing of our former player Quevin Castro," West Brom said in a statement on social media with a photo of the midfielder holding the Premier League Cup trophy.
Castro, who is from Portugal, made his debut for West Brom's first team in 2021 during the Carabao Cup match against ******* nal and played in 2022 for the Sky Bet Championship against Swansea City. He scored a goal in West Brom's U23 Premier League Cup victory over Wolverhampton, which was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout.
West Brom, which was relegated from the EPL in 2021, paid tribute to Castro during their home match at The Hawthorns on Sunday, Aug. 23 against Burnley. The players wore black armbands and there was a celebration of life where the crowd applauded at the 25th minute to honor his age.
#castro
2 months ago
Quevin Castro, 25, died after collapsing during a friendly match between lower-league Portuguese side Real Sport Clube and Estrela da Amadora on Saturday.
"We extend our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, team-mates, and staff," his club Real said in a statement.
Opponents Amadora said: "Estrela da Amadora hereby express their deepest sorrow for the passing of Quevin Castro.
"Our thoughts are with all those close to him. Rest in peace, Quevin."
His former club West Bromwich Albion of England also paid tribute.
#quevin #estrela
"We extend our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, team-mates, and staff," his club Real said in a statement.
Opponents Amadora said: "Estrela da Amadora hereby express their deepest sorrow for the passing of Quevin Castro.
"Our thoughts are with all those close to him. Rest in peace, Quevin."
His former club West Bromwich Albion of England also paid tribute.
#quevin #estrela
2 months ago
Former West Bromwich Albion player Quévin Castro has died at the age of 25 after collapsing during a friendly match in Portugal.
The Portuguese-English midfielder was representing Real SC against Estrela da Amadora on Saturday morning when he became unconscious during the opening minutes of the fixture.
Medical teams from both clubs immediately rushed to his aid, with a defibrillator also used in an attempt to save his life. Emergency services were called to the scene and paramedics continued efforts to resuscitate Castro, but he was later **** ounced dead.
Born in Portugal, Castro moved to England in 2017 at the age of 16. He spent time in the youth systems of Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion before playing for several clubs in the country.
He returned to Portugal this season after signing for Real SC, with the midfielder hoping to help the club compete in the Campeonato de Portugal.
#midfielder
The Portuguese-English midfielder was representing Real SC against Estrela da Amadora on Saturday morning when he became unconscious during the opening minutes of the fixture.
Medical teams from both clubs immediately rushed to his aid, with a defibrillator also used in an attempt to save his life. Emergency services were called to the scene and paramedics continued efforts to resuscitate Castro, but he was later **** ounced dead.
Born in Portugal, Castro moved to England in 2017 at the age of 16. He spent time in the youth systems of Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion before playing for several clubs in the country.
He returned to Portugal this season after signing for Real SC, with the midfielder hoping to help the club compete in the Campeonato de Portugal.
#midfielder
3 months ago
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Ousmane Diomande on a four-year deal.
The Ivory Coast international arrives at the City Ground from Portuguse side Sporting with Forest paying a fixed fee of €40 million (approx £34.1 million), with no add-ons, for the player's registration. Diomande has now signed a deal running until 2030, with the club holding an option to extend it by a further year.
Diomande was on duty with Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup this summer, where he featured in just one match, against Curaçao. The defender did not play any pre-season games for Sporting, although he was named on the bench for the opening match of the Primeira Liga, against Estrela da Amadora last weekend.
The centre-back took his first steps in football at FC OSA, before moving to the youth setup at Midtjylland. In 2022/23, he was loaned to CD Mafra and, in January of that season, made the move to the Alvalade club, who paid €14.5 million for his services.
"I am very happy to be here," Diomande said after signing for Forest.
#forest #sporting
The Ivory Coast international arrives at the City Ground from Portuguse side Sporting with Forest paying a fixed fee of €40 million (approx £34.1 million), with no add-ons, for the player's registration. Diomande has now signed a deal running until 2030, with the club holding an option to extend it by a further year.
Diomande was on duty with Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup this summer, where he featured in just one match, against Curaçao. The defender did not play any pre-season games for Sporting, although he was named on the bench for the opening match of the Primeira Liga, against Estrela da Amadora last weekend.
The centre-back took his first steps in football at FC OSA, before moving to the youth setup at Midtjylland. In 2022/23, he was loaned to CD Mafra and, in January of that season, made the move to the Alvalade club, who paid €14.5 million for his services.
"I am very happy to be here," Diomande said after signing for Forest.
#forest #sporting
