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Portuguese footballer Kevin Castro dies at 25 after collapsing during match
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Portuguese footballer Kevin Castro dies at 25 after collapsing during match

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Portuguese footballer Kevin Castro, 25, collapsed during a friendly match and later died in the hospital.
  • The cause of death is suspected to be cardiac arrest, though official details remain unconfirmed.
  • Castro had a career in England with clubs like West Bromwich Albion before returning to Portugal.

Portuguese footballer Kevin Castro, 25, has died after collapsing on the field during a friendly match. Castro, who played for Real SC, was participating in a game against Estrela da Amadora on Sunday when he suddenly fell.

He was immediately transported to the hospital, but tragically passed away. The Portuguese Football Players' Association indicated that cardiac arrest was the likely cause, but official confirmation of the exact cause of death is still pending.

Castro had previously played in England, joining West Bromwich Albion's academy and making his first-team debut against Arsenal in the League Cup. He also played in the English Championship before moving to various lower-league clubs.

In June, Castro joined Real SC, marking a return to Portugal for the new season. His sudden death has prompted tributes from his former club, WBA, which plans to hold a moment of silence before their upcoming Championship match.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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