Sporting expresses condolences over death of 25-year-old player | OneFootball

Sporting issued a statement of condolence over the death of Quévin Castro, a Real Massamá player who died after collapsing unconscious during a friendly match against Estrela da Amadora. The game was being played in Malveira when the incident occurred that ultimately led to the footballer’s death.

The news sparked a wave of shock across Portuguese football, with several expressions of sorrow over the midfielder’s passing. Quévin Castro was currently playing for the Queluz club, after having built part of his career in English football.

The Alvalade club paid a heartfelt tribute to the 25-year-old player through a message published on its official channels. The Lions recalled the athlete and offered a word of solidarity to those closest to him.

"Sporting Clube de Portugal expresses its deep sorrow at the death of Quévin Castro, aged 25, which occurred during a friendly match between Real, the club he represented, and Estrela da Amadora. To his family, friends and teammates, Sporting extends its heartfelt condolences, expressing its solidarity and wishing them strength and courage at this time of profound pain," the statement reads.

The athlete’s death has thus left Portuguese football in mourning, with the player losing his life suddenly. His family, friends, teammates and all those who shared the footballer’s journey.

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