Roque devastated by brother's death

[BMGuy]

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31.01.2005 Striker Roque Santa Cruz is in mourning after the death of his brother Oscar Daniel in a road accident at home in Paraguay on Sunday. The 23 year-old was travelling back to the capital Ascuncion after a day trip with friends when the group's sports utility vehicle collided with a stationary bus. The accident also claimed the life of the SUV driver.

Roque learnt of his brother's untimely death in Munich. Bayern general manager Uli Hoeneß contacted the stricken player on Sunday to assure him of the club's full support. Coach Felix Magath immediately sent the player on compassionate leave, allowing Roque to start out for Paraguay at once.

The rest of the squad was informed of the situation in the dressing room after Sunday's fixture in Berlin. Roque's team-mates were visibly shaken by the terrible blow of fate dealt to their colleague's family. Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge offered the club's condolences to the grieving family. "FC Bayern Munich extends our deepest sympathy to the Santa Cruz family and everyone else affected. All our thoughts are with Roque and his family at this time."

[F96]

So sad :(

[eissman]

Our thoughts and prayers are with Roque and family.
None of us would wish this on anyone. Horrible tragedy. :(

[scorpio81]

yeah, horrible news indeed - i hope he can cope, cos its something i fear more than anything else...

lets hope he recovers from it and is happy with his life eventually...

we, the fans should be in full support of him...

[SirManchester]

Agreed, wish him all the best. He seems like a very good guy, no one deserves this anyways.

[Gregoriak]

This is horrible.

[blazsovszkyc]

Condolences for Roqe and all his family

[Bayernfan]

First, Kuffour's daughter, now this.

Fate has not been kind to the FCB in the last few years.

[SirManchester]

First, Kuffour's daughter, now this.

Fate has not been kind to the FCB in the last few years.

Don't forget Brazo's experience during the Tsunami, his family and him almost got caught up in it.

[nekkibasara]

Poor Roque just can't catch a break can he. I wish the best for him and his family.

[Dan-ny-m398]

It's really sad, my mother in law is a good friend of Roque's mother, and she was totally davastated by the this tragic event, I can't even imagine what the Santacruz family it's going through, from what I hear Oscar was a really good guy and was also very talented he also played soccer in a Division 1 team in paraguay.