Former Liverpool youngster and Real Betis defender Miki Roque has died at the age of 23 following a long battle against cancer.
At only 17, Roqué was signed from local side UE Lleida by Liverpool, managed by countryman Rafael Benítez. He came on as a substitute in both legs of the 2006 FA Youth Cup Final against Manchester City, and made his first-team debut in the 2006–07 UEFA Champions League against Galatasaray SK on 5 December 2006 - also coming from the bench, replacing another Spaniard, Xabi Alonso - in a 3–2 home win.
On Sunday June 24th 2012, after just over a year of illness, Miki lost his battle with cancer and died
"Everyone at Liverpool Football Club would like to send their thoughts to Miki's family at this sad time."
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11827/7840035/Miki-Roque-passes-away
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miki_Roqu%C3%A9
1988 — 2012
date of birth:
7.8.1988
date of death:
6.24.2012
Place of birth:
Spain
Occupation:
Fotballer
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