Jonas Gutierrez, the Newcastle winger, has revealed he is fighting testicular cancer after beginning chemotherapy in his native Argentina.
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Jonas Gutierrez, the Newcastle winger, has revealed he is fighting testicular cancer after beginning chemotherapy in his native Argentina.
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Gutierrez was a cult figure at Newcastle with fans donning 'Spider-Man' masks in honor of the winger's nickname. Gutierrez scored 10 goals in 177 league games for the club.
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Gutierrez was a cult figure at Newcastle with fans donning 'Spider-Man' masks in honor of the winger's nickname. Gutierrez scored 10 goals in 177 league games for the club.
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Gutierrez made his Argentina debut in 2007 and played at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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Gutierrez made his Argentina debut in 2007 and played at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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Gutierrez spent last season on loan at Norwich City but could not prevent the club from being relegated from the Premier League.
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Gutierrez spent last season on loan at Norwich City but could not prevent the club from being relegated from the Premier League.
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