Roque Santa Cruz

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Roque Santa Cruz, who plays for Blackburn Rovers. He joined Olimpia Asunción youth division at the age of nine. Bayern signed him in the second half of '99. Santa Cruz was unexceptional at Bayern Munich ? although he scored five goals in his first season with the club, a series of injuries and heavy competition between forwards for the German giants limited his impact. Santa Cruz agreed a four-year deal with Blackburn Rovers in 2007 for £3.5 million. Following a successful 2007?08 campaign, there was much transfer speculation surrounding Santa Cruz at the start of the 2008?09 season. However, Santa Cruz signed a four-year contract with Blackburn Rovers in August to end the speculation.

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Blackburn Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz earned praise from boss Paul Ince after scoring in the 2-1 Carling Cup fourth round victory at Sunderland. The 27-year-old Paraguay international has been struggling with a hamstring injury in recent weeks, but came off the bench at the Stadium of Light to help Rovers into the last eight of the competition. Afterwards, Ince beamed: "Roque wanted to... [more»]

Blackburn boss Paul Ince insists he would prefer to win this weekend's Premier League clash against Sunderland rather than Wednesday's Carling Cup encounter with Roy Keane's side. Victory would leave Rovers in the last eight of the competition, but Ince is determined to focus all his attention on lifting his side clear of any relegation danger. He said: "Saturday is the bigger game. Saturday... [more»]

Blackburn Rovers' star striker Roque Santa Cruz's faces around two weeks out of action due to a nagging calf injury. The 27-year-old Paraguay international had to pull out of the 3-2 midweek defeat at Aston Villa after suffering tightness in his leg during the warm-up and Rovers are keen not to lose Santa Cruz for a lengthy period. A subsequent scan on the injury revealed a grade one calf tear... [more»]

Blackburn Rovers manager Paul Ince claims reported suitors Aston Villa can not afford the fee it would take to lure Roque Santa Cruz away from Ewood Park. The Paraguay striker has been linked with both Villa and Manchester City in recent weeks and added fuel to the fire after reportedly claiming he was interested in joining a side in contention for silverware earlier in the month. Last... [more»]

Blackburn Rovers manager Paul Ince believes Roque Santa Cruz is happy at Ewood Park despite fresh reports of a January move to Manchester City. Santa Cruz's agent released a statement during the international break denying that his client had revealed a desire to join the Citizens while talking on South American radio. The Paraguay striker signed a new four-year contract in August and Ince... [more»]