ayrshireger Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Former Liverpool youngster and Real Betis defender Miki Roque has died at the age of 23 following a long battle against cancer.Roque was diagnosed with cancer in March 2011 and he underwent surgery to remove a tumour from his pelvis.However, it was confirmed on Sunday evening that Roque has passed away.A statement on Betis' official website read: "The Real Betis player Miquel Roque Farrero, Miki Roque, had died today at the Instituto Dexeus de Barcelona hospital at the age of 23."Miki Roque had been battling pelvic cancer since March 2011, a struggle that he fought with fortitude and determination."Real Betis send their deepest condolences to the Roque family."Roque moved to Liverpool in 2005 and he was part of the club's FA Youth Cup winning team during the 2005/06 season.The following campaign he made his only first-team appearance for the Reds, coming on as a substitute in a UEFA Champions League tie against Galatasaray.He undertook loan spells at Oldham Athletic, Xerez and Cartagena before being released by Liverpool in 2009.Betis offered Roque the chance to kick-start his career in their reserve side before he was promoted to first-team duty.A Liverpool statement read: "Liverpool Football Club was today saddened to hear news that former player Miki Roque has lost his battle with cancer aged 23."Everyone at Liverpool Football Club would like to send their thoughts to Miki's family at this sad time." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoatbridgeBear Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Fucking hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bombaybadboy08 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Just read this on Real Madrid's Facebook,shocking.Thoughts are with his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Shame. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Too young.RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBoy11 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 So sad R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrangemouthRSC Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Poor guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueblue 85 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Fucking tragic stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeonBlue Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Former Liverpool defender Miki Roque has died in Barcelona at the age of 23 following a battle against cancer.Real Betis defender Roque was at Liverpool from 2005 to 2009, winning the FA Youth Cup in 2006, before joining the Spanish club.He played once for the first team - against Galatasaray in the Champions League in December 2006.A Liverpool statement read: "Everyone would like to send their thoughts to Miki's family at this sad time."Roque underwent surgery to remove a tumour in his pelvis last year.While at Liverpool, Roque had a loan spell with Oldham at the end of 2006-07. He also made temporary moves to Spanish sides Xerez and Cartagena before switching permanently to Betis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madina Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sad news. Thoughts are with his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxo1873 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears&Reds Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Shocking news and the second player from that Liverpool reserve team to have died, Besian Idrizaj being the other. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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caseyjones Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 The lucky bastard did get to have some fun with Kim Basinger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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