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Betis defender Miki Roque has passed away at the age of 23 following a battle with pelvic cancer.

Spanish media has confirmed the news concerning the former Spain Under-19 international who was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 after undergoing a routine check-up on a back problem.

He had surgery to remove the tumour in May of that same year after Betis raised funds to pay for the defender's treatment by selling wrist-bands with the player's name written on them.