The 23 years old Real Betis defender Miki Roque has passed away following a battle with pelvic cancer.
He was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 after undergoing a routine check-up on a back problem.
Roque hadsurgery to remove the tumour in May that year after Betis raised funds to pay for the defender's treatment by selling wrist-bands with the player's name written on them.
Roque was on Liverpool's books between 2005 and 2009, making just one official appearance for the Reds' first team, during a 3-2 Champions League victory against Galatasaray in December 2006.
After being released by the English club Roque joined Betis, where he made 14 competitive appearances in 2010-11 before being forced to halt his career after the tumour was discovered.
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