Newcastle footballer reveals testicular cancer fight
Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez has revealed he is having treatment after being diagnosed with testicular cancer in his native Argentina.
The popular midfielder said he has undergone chemotherapy after having surgery following the discovery of a tumour which was first noticed last year.
The 33-year-old appeared on Argentinian TV show Indirecto looking strikingly different without his trademark long hair and beard.
"When I was told I had cancer, I went home in tears," he told the show.
He added: "This is the most difficult match I've every played. You start thinking about important things when you have problems like this one."
After revealing his battle with cancer last night, the winger used Twitter to thank fans for their messages of support.
