Argentina Midfielder Loses Left Testicle To Cancer

11:32 - 17 September 2014

Jonas Gutierrez had his left testicle removed due to the testicular cancer he is currently undergoing chemotherapy for. He also has lost the long hair that characterised his identity

Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez has revealed that he is battling Testicular cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy in his native Argentina

The 31 year-old former Real Mallorca who has been missing from football action for over a year explained the reason why he has been off the scene, explaining that the Newcastle did not him after his return and was subsequently loaned to Norwich City

Media sources TYC Sports reported that he is now looking pale and without the long hair which have identified him for years after his left testicle was removed

Gutierrez played for Argentina in the 2010 South Africa World Cup